Swiss Zurich Baosheng Bank, Swiss First Private Bank.
Ye Qingtian appeared at a financial institution under Baosheng Bank, a place known for storing personal belongings.
This was one year after his release from prison, and he had fully adapted to life outside.
Within one year, Ye Qingtian dominated Europe's Dark World, revered as the "King of Atlantis."
Today, his purpose here is to retrieve what the mysterious old man left behind, related to his lineage and some secrets.
Regarding his own background, although he was very young at the time, Ye Qingtian remembers almost everything.
Memories surged like tides into his mind—
The Tianjing Ye Family clan was the leader of Huaxia's four great aristocratic families.
Ye Yunfei, the foremost master of the Qing dynasty, unparalleled in Martial Arts Dao.
Ye Rulong, founding general of Huaxia, invincible in battle.
Ye Fengtian, instructor of the Celestial Dragon Team, renowned for being ruthless.
…
The glory of the Ye Family would take three days and three nights to recount; the family was brimming with talent, standing strong in Huaxia for 500 years.
This generation prides itself on Ye Kuangfeng, who helms a multinational enterprise worth billions, sweeping through Asia's business world.
Nineteen years ago, Ye Kuangfeng's son was born, and named Qingtian.
The Ye Family held high expectations, seeking to exhaust resources for his upbringing, designated as the future leader of the Ye Race.
However, two years later.
Dragon Wuya, Huaxia's First Spirit Master, prophesized that Ye Qingtian possessed the most malevolent Abandoned Celestial Destiny, capable of toppling not just the Ye Race, but mighty Huaxia.
If he stayed with the Ye Race, their fortune would gradually decline, leading to inevitable disaster.
Within a year, Dragon Wuya's various prophecies proved true, and the Ye Race waned.
In the second half of a certain year, Ye Qingtian's mother passed away.
That night, Ye Qingtian was expelled from the Ye Race.
The same year, Ye Qingtian survived seventeen assassination attempts, secretly protected by the butler Qin Yunlei and a mysterious old man.
For most people, events before age four or five might be forgotten.
But Ye Qingtian etched every scene into his mind, especially the cold faces of his ancestors, father, and uncles, which he'd never forget.
Stripping away all thoughts, Ye Qingtian entered the bank.
"Honorable Mr. Ye, please follow me!"
After presenting valid documents, the bank staff treated Ye Qingtian as a deity.
"Hmm?"
A few steps later, Ye Qingtian spotted an oriental woman managing her business.
The woman's cloud-like hair cascaded down, her features exquisite and perfect, her incredibly beautiful face icy and unyielding. Her fair skin was delicate like porcelain, with a hint of healthy rosiness.
The long eyelashes shrouded her beautiful eyes, emitting a chilling light that kept others at a distance, yet deep within was a profound sadness hidden by the cold. A prominent nose, delicate yet distant. Her barely parted red lips exuded full alertness.
Despite a professional outfit, her figure was fiery, especially her ample bosom and slender waist, not far from surpassing professional models!
Ye Qingtian's gaze shifted upward; around the mature woman's neck hung an Ice Pendant.
"Boom!"
Ye Qingtian was momentarily stunned, his face full of disbelief: "No way? Such a coincidence?"
The woman seemed to notice Ye Qingtian and glanced over.
But Ye Qingtian quickly followed the staff into a private passage, leaving her only his back view.
"Does he know me?"
Hua Qingfei's delicate brows furrowed slightly, her beautiful eyes showing a trace of confusion.
Finally, Ye Qingtian arrived at the private safe.
"What a coincidence that it's her!"
Ye Qingtian remembered that the Ye Family arranged a marital alliance for him.
The match was Hua Qingfei, the little princess of Divine Land's second greatest Hua Family, three years older than Ye Qingtian.
Ye Qingtian had no impression of Hua Qingfei, only recognizing the Ice Pendant she wore.
Ye Qingtian's eyes widened in shock again and again.
Since receiving an extraordinary inheritance in prison, he often had strange dreams.
Dreams of conquering star domains throughout the universe, with stars crumbling in destruction.
Everything seemed exceedingly real.
In these dreams, there frequently appeared a divinely graceful woman, only her outline and silhouette visible, resembling Hua Qingfei greatly.
That's why Ye Qingtian paused.
After inputting a few passwords, the gold safe opened.
The item inside the safe was a Beast Hide Bag.
Originally intending to open the Beast Hide Bag directly, Ye Qingtian sensed something and smiled: "It seems this woman attracts many pests."
Earlier he observed, this financial institution's only clients were him and Hua Qingfei, so the other party must be after her.
Tucking away the Beast Hide Bag, Ye Qingtian left through the private passage.
At that moment, the intersecting corridors exuded an eerie atmosphere.
Quiet, it was all too quiet.
"Click!"
The next second, the entire financial institution plunged into darkness, the power grid disabled.
Ye Qingtian realized the other party likely used some technological bomb capable of crippling a town's power grid in an instant.
"Boom!"
With a loud bang, a specially designed alloy door in a certain passage was blasted open.
A dozen mercenaries dressed in combat gear burst in all at once...
"Liquid bomb!"
A cold glint shot from Ye Qingtian's eyes.
He hid somewhere, waiting for the mercenaries to rush past before he followed them.
After maneuvering through several corridors, the group of mercenaries finally stopped.
"Pffft!"
One of the mercenaries took out a canister and sprayed a liquid on the specially-designed alloy door.
"Boom!"
Three seconds later, under the corrosion of the new-type liquid bomb, the alloy door exploded open.
"So it's the Celestial Punishment, one of the top ten mercenary organizations in the world, no wonder they have the capability to force their way in here. Everything's arranged orderly."
In the prison, Ye Qingtian had heard the mercenary king analyze everything about the Mercenary Realm, so he was naturally very familiar.
He had also encountered Celestial Punishment over this year.
The mercenary organization Celestial Punishment was notorious in the Mercenary Realm.
Each of them was trained with huge investments, and if tactics were used appropriately, each could be a match for a hundred.
They were active in war zones in Africa, the Middle East, and other places, striking fear wherever they went.
"Hey, rookies, how's it going!"
Just as these mercenaries charged in, a teasing voice suddenly sounded in their ears.
They only now realized someone was behind them...
But they stayed calm, six turned to deal with Ye Qingtian, while the others continued the assault.
"Bang!"
Ye Qingtian flashed a cold glance, shot forward like a cannonball, and punched a mercenary in the chest, causing his combat suit to rip open instantly, and a web-like crack appeared on his chest.
Despite these mercenaries being elites of Celestial Punishment, equipped with the most advanced gear, they were utterly vulnerable in front of Ye Qingtian.
"First blood!"
"Double kill!"
...
"Six kill!"
In an instant, Ye Qingtian had achieved the feat of a six-kill.
Inside the private chamber.
Only Hua Qingfei and her attendant Lin Yanan were present.
"President Hua, they are clearly coming for us, I'll hold them off in a bit!"
Lin Yanan instructed, a look of determination to face death without fear on her pretty face.
Lin Yanan had retired from a special forces unit, her strength was formidable, having been on the battlefield, and she had always been Hua Qingfei's bodyguard.
Hua Qingfei remained composed: "They have made thorough preparations, there's no way they'll let us leave easily, the only way is to fight our way out!"
A bloodthirsty intent flashed in Hua Qingfei's eyes.
"President Hua, I know you have the skills of a Taekwondo black belt, once there's a chance, you must take the documents and leave first!"
Lin Yanan instructed again.
...
Outside the private chamber, six mercenaries arrived.
The power grid of the financial institution had been restored, the passageway was brightly lit.
But for Celestial Punishment, enough time had passed.
The lead mercenary waved his hand, and someone beside him was about to spray the liquid bomb.
"Why are you rookies running?"
That annoying voice came again, causing the six to freeze.
"Oh, my God!"
Seeing Ye Qingtian alive, the six immediately thought of the fate of their companions.
"Kill him!"
The six spread out and fired at Ye Qingtian.
"Rat-tat-tat..."
Countless bullets rained down like a storm, weaving into a dense web of firepower, sealing off all of Ye Qingtian's escape or attack angles.
After a round of shooting, the six were amazed to find Ye Qingtian gone.
He was not afraid of bullets?
"Ah, rookies are ultimately rookies, I haven't even exerted myself, and you've already fallen."
Ye Qingtian's resigned voice came from behind the six.
No sooner had he spoken, the six thudded to the ground, their bodies slowly oozing blood...
"Why has the outside noise stopped?"
Inside the chamber, Lin Yanan looked surprised.
"Open the door!"
Hua Qingfei ordered.
"President Hua, isn't that too risky? If there's danger..."
Lin Yanan hesitated, her face full of uncertainty.
"Open it!"
Hua Qingfei commanded coldly.