chapter 1 Ye Shuai returns!

Linhai City, international airport!
The airport, usually bustling with activity, is completely empty today, and you can hear a pin drop.
Only thousands of soldiers in camouflage uniforms are eagerly awaiting.
"Zone One, clear!"
"Zone Two, clear!"
"..."
Colonel "Ruff," carrying two stars on his shoulders, sighed deeply after hearing the report.
"The airport is clear; please disembark, General Ye."
Pryor Ye extinguished his cigar and slowly walked down from his private jet.
He was dressed in a fur coat, and despite the cold wind, he remained composed, exuding an aura of authority that was both imposing and calm.
His commanding presence was suffocating.
The eyes of thousands of soldiers were fixed on him, filled with admiration.
He was a living legend, their idol.
Ruff rushed forward and respectfully said, "Welcome back, General, the king!"
Pryor Ye nodded indifferently.
Ruff continued carefully, "General Ye, your family has sent someone to meet you. They are waiting in the lounge."
"They seem to want you to return to the family."
Pryor Ye stopped and looked towards the lounge.
A row of well-dressed individuals stood in the lounge, their gazes locked with his. They couldn't help but kneel, their eyes pleading.
If an ordinary person witnessed this scene, they would be astonished.
The prestigious Ye family of Kyoto, who could move heaven and earth, was actually kneeling before someone else!
Pryor Ye let out a cold snort, his thoughts wandering.
Fifteen years ago, he, as the young master of the Ye family in Kyoto, was forced by the family head to take the blame for his twin brother and go to prison.
The entire family, including his parents, didn't speak up for him!
Five years later, he was released from prison and joined the military.
In just a few short years, he became the unrivaled commander-in-chief, the world's number one war god!
Back then, he experienced the fickleness of the world, and the Ye family never showed the slightest care for him!
Now, with his immense power and wealth, the Ye family suddenly remembered him.
It was truly laughable!
A self-deprecating expression flashed across Pryor Ye's face as he responded coldly:
"Tell them that when the Ye family made me take the blame for my brother fifteen years ago, Pryor Ye died."
"The current Pryor Ye has nothing to do with the Ye family in Kyoto."
"In the future, do not disturb me again, or there will be a river of blood!"
"Ruff, handle this; don't let it interfere with my wedding."
Ruff nodded hastily. "Understood!"
Pryor Ye walked towards the waiting wedding car.
He gently touched the half-piece of jade Guanyin hanging from his chest, and much of his anger dissipated.
In his mind, the origin of the jade Guanyin half-piece couldn't help but surface.

Ten years ago, after the ordeal of prison, no one from the Ye family came to pick him up. There wasn't even a greeting.
They had completely forgotten him.
With no money to his name, he roamed the streets, suffering from hunger and cold, contemplating ending it all.
In a moment of desperation, a passing young girl gave him a coat and half a piece of jade Guanyin.
"This coat will keep you warm, and this half piece of jade Guanyin will bring you good luck... to be alive is hope."
It was her who reignited Pryor Ye's hope for life.
It strengthened his determination to rise above.
So, he picked himself up and embarked on the path of joining the military.
Countless times on the brink of death, countless times seemingly hopeless, he would always see the image of that beautiful and kind girl in his mind.
She was the belief that kept Pryor Ye alive, his driving force for struggle!
In just five years of military service, he became the supreme commander of the three armed forces.
At a time of national crisis, Pryor Ye was entrusted with the mission to lead thousands of soldiers to sweep through the borders of eight countries, forcing them to sign the Eight Nations Alliance Treaty.
For a period of five years, Pryor Ye was not allowed to leave his post, nor was he allowed to use his wealth and power to gain preferential treatment for the Great Xia Corporation in the eight countries.
Since then, General Ye vanished from the public eye.
Only an ordinary person named Pryor Ye returned to Linhai City, searching for the girl, Karen Chen, who had given him half a piece of jade pendant, and he pursued her passionately.
After five years of effort, he was finally about to succeed.
Today was the day he would marry Karen Chen.
It was also the day when the Eight Nations Alliance Treaty expired.
Yesterday, he left Linhai for the first time in five years to go to the United Nations to terminate the Eight Nations Alliance Treaty, and today he had rushed back urgently to attend the wedding.
After midnight tonight, his power and wealth would automatically be restored.
Ruff handed Pryor Ye a list. "General, your return ceremony is scheduled for three days from now."
"This is the guest list; please have a look."
Pryor Ye glanced at the list and said, "Send three invitations to my fiancée, Karen Chen."
"Three days from now, I want her to know that her husband is not just an ordinary man in her eyes but the all-powerful General of the world!"
...
One hour later...
The wedding venue was filled with lively chatter and excitement.
The guests were discussing fervently the events that had just taken place.
Just moments ago, a fully armed squad had delivered three invitations to Karen Chen's family.
These were not ordinary invitations; they were invitations to the return ceremony of the legendary war god of Great Xia, General Ye.
General Ye, known to everyone globally, with unmatched power and immense wealth, an idol to countless young men and women...
The only people qualified to attend his return ceremony were either high-ranking officials or corporate giants.
There was only one spot for an ordinary person!
But it just so happened that Karen Chen's family had received it!
This was the highest honor!
Karen Chen's family was destined for a meteoric rise!
The envy and jealousy of the others were indescribable.
Of course, they were even more envious of the groom, Pryor Ye, who was marrying Karen Chen at this moment. His ancestors must be looking out for him!

Inside the bridal chamber, Karen Chen's mother, Laurel Chen, held three invitations and cried tears of joy.
"Karen, our family has finally turned the corner."
"In three days, after attending the ceremony, our status in Linhai City will definitely soar."
"At that time, countless dignitaries will try to curry favor with us, and we are very likely to become a prestigious family!"
Karen Chen responded proudly, "Yes, Mom, this is beyond my expectations."
Suddenly, Laurel Chen said, "Karen, our family is about to prosper. That poor guy Pryor Ye only offered a dowry of three hundred thousand, thinking he can marry you. He's getting off too cheaply."
"So, let's add another three hundred thousand to it. If he can't come up with that, he's not worthy of you!"
Karen Chen nodded and said, "Mom, I'll do as you say."
Soon, Pryor Ye arrived.
With anticipation on his face, he walked into the bridal chamber, holding a bouquet of flowers.
"Karen, I've come to marry you."
However, the atmosphere in the bridal chamber was somewhat chilly.
Karen Chen didn't take the bouquet from him.
Pryor Ye felt a bit awkward.
Laurel Chen, Karen Chen's mother, was the first to speak, "Pryor Ye, if you want to marry my daughter today, you need to provide an additional three hundred thousand as a dowry."
Pryor Ye furrowed his brow, "Didn't I already give you three hundred thousand as a dowry? Why do you need another three hundred thousand?"
To be honest, a few hundred thousand was insignificant to him; he could provide her with an entire nation's wealth if she wanted. However, his wealth wouldn't be accessible until after midnight. At the moment, he couldn't come up with another three hundred thousand.
Laurel Chen said, "You should have heard that my family received an invitation from General Ye."
"We are about to rise to prominence, becoming a prestigious family."
"You offering only three hundred thousand as a dowry is an embarrassment to my family when everyone knows we received General Ye's invitation."
"You want to be my son-in-law with such a paltry dowry? It would disgrace my family's reputation!"
Pryor Ye was left speechless. They were embarrassed because they had received an invitation from General Ye?
Little did they know that he was none other than "General Ye"!
He looked towards Karen Chen and asked, "Karen, what do you think?"
Karen Chen responded, "I agree with my mom."
"After we attend the return ceremony, there will surely be numerous wealthy suitors seeking my hand."
"Forget about three hundred thousand; they could offer three million, and it still wouldn't be enough."
Pryor Ye sighed, "How about this? Let's proceed with the wedding first so as not to keep the guests waiting."
"After we are married, we can discuss a dowry, and it could even be three million."
Karen Chen gave him an annoyed look, "Are you taking us for fools?"
"Offering empty promises like this?"
"Hurry up and bring the money. If you don't have it, then this wedding won't take place today."
Pryor Ye was helpless and was about to reveal that he was "General Ye" when the bridesmaid, Nelly Xu, couldn't bear it any longer.
"Karen, in my opinion, you should proceed with the wedding first."
"The guests are waiting outside, and if the wedding turns into a dispute, they will mock Pryor Ye."
"How will he be able to hold his head up in front of friends and relatives? He'll be the subject of ridicule for the rest of his life."
Pryor Ye looked at Nelly Xu gratefully.
Although she was a bridesmaid with minimal makeup, her appearance and figure outshone Karen Chen. She had previously helped him pursue Karen Chen, and Pryor Ye had a great impression of her.
Unexpectedly, Karen Chen immediately had a falling out with Nelly Xu.
She was jealous of Nelly Xu's beauty and had been using her, creating a false sisterly relationship.
"Nelly Xu, how can you be so two-faced? Are we really friends?"
"You're speaking up for Pryor Ye, and on my big day, you didn't even bring a gift..."
"Oh, I forgot, you did give me half a piece of jade Guanyin ten years ago."
"Such a poor friend like you doesn't deserve to be my friend now. Take your jade Guanyin and leave."
Karen Chen removed the jade Guanyin and tossed it to Nelly Xu.
Buzz!
Pryor Ye stared at the half-piece of jade Guanyin, his mind buzzing.
What? The owner of that half-piece of jade Guanyin was Nelly Xu!
The person who had helped him back then wasn't Karen Chen, but Nelly Xu!