Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 476: Because of Love

Being knocked down so inexplicably, it felt like a heavy hammer hitting Cai Yan's chest! This man actually made her fall?! She was already heartbroken and covered in bruises because of him. Silently avoiding him, yet he still wouldn't let her go?! Why, why, even after she had chosen to retreat, not only did he not let her go, but he also had to throw her down like this?! The long-suppressed pain, helplessness, confusion, resentment, and grievance in her heart surged out like a flood breaking through a dam! "Bastard!" Even an exhausted mother leopard, when angered, will still unleash its sharpest claws! Cai Yan's body sprang up from the ground like a spring, jumping to a spot one meter away from Yang Chen. She turned and executed a spinning kick! Yang Chen, as if he had known she would make this move, calmly raised one hand and caught her flying foot. "Bang—" A powerful kick, capable of shattering rocks, felt as light as a feather in Yang Chen's hand. "Still have strength? Good..." Yang Chen said in a low voice, his expression unchanged. He then exerted force with his hand, pulling and swinging Cai Yan's entire leg! Once again, Cai Yan lost control of her body, flipping in the air like a drifting dandelion, only to fall heavily to the ground! "Thud—" Once more, Cai Yan, like a rag doll, was slammed to the ground. Her entire body felt like it was on fire, and the pain finally brought tears to her eyes. "Come on, get up again!" Unwilling to give in, Cai Yan climbed up once more. Despite her exhaustion, she lunged at Yang Chen again, this time with punches aimed at his jaw! Yang Chen still stood in place, and just as Cai Yan's fist was about to hit him, he once again gently blocked it, gripping her clenched fist with his hand. "Don't you understand yet? No matter how hard you try, you are too weak." With that, Yang Chen pulled Cai Yan's body, spun her behind him, and threw her three meters away! Cai Yan felt an overwhelming, uncontrollable force tearing her body apart, and then she was thrown to the ground, rolling several times before stopping. Lying on the ground, her tears could no longer be controlled. The fiery pain in her body couldn't overshadow the devastating blow to her last line of defense. It was as if all the bitterness of these days had been ignited in an instant, leaving Cai Yan unable to control any shred of reason. Besides crying out loud, she had no other thoughts. Like a helpless little girl, Cai Yan cried her heart out in front of Yang Chen for the first time, her cries tearing through the air, resonating with his heart. Yang Chen stood silently by her side for a long time. Finally, he closed his eyes tightly, took a deep breath, and looked up. Afterward, Yang Chen slowly walked to Cai Yan's side, gently squatted down, and despite her resistance, held this woman, who seemed to be withering from her cries, in his arms. Cai Yan's head rested on Yang Chen's chest. The warmth from him gradually calmed her mind, and her crying slowly subsided over time. Eventually, her wailing turned into sobbing. Her eyes, red and full of tears, looked as innocent as a bullied girl, yet she seemed to enjoy the embrace and didn't want to move an inch. Smelling Cai Yan's unique scent, Yang Chen couldn't help but stroke her head, holding this stubborn woman even tighter. "Do you think avoiding it is a good solution? Do you think you can avoid it temporarily and forever? Your sister was very angry that night, asking me what I did to you. If I had known you joined this ridiculous training because of what I said that day, I would have come to get you back that night."

Cai Yan stopped sobbing, her eyes dull, and slowly lifted her head, saying, "I just want to make myself stronger. Although I know it's silly, but I feel that if I become stronger, you... you would accept me."

"How can you be so naive, like a little girl who doesn't understand? I'm not someone who needs protection; why do you need to become stronger?" Yang Chen asked, somewhat reproachfully.

Cai Yan bit her lip, "Don't you know? Love itself is childish. It's because of love that women become fools."

Because of love, women become fools.

Yang Chen felt as if something had fiercely bitten a piece out of his heart. The words from this tear-streaked woman before him made it impossible for him to tear his gaze away from her delicate face.

It seemed as if all words were pale and powerless at this moment.

Cai Yan's bright eyes stared at Yang Chen for a long time. It was as if she had received some encouragement or had come to some realization, and she made a decision.

Suddenly, Cai Yan broke free from Yang Chen's embrace, proactively stretched out her slender arms, hooked them around Yang Chen's neck, and pressed her lips heavily against his!

Yang Chen felt a mix of sweetness, bitterness, and saltiness, but above all, a softness and fiery breath that ignited a blazing fire in his brain!

Not facing rejection from Yang Chen, Cai Yan became even more frenzied. Like a wild lioness, she unceremoniously pushed Yang Chen down, her whole body pressing on top of him!

Cai Yan, like a proud knightess, gazed straight down at Yang Chen's stunned expression, revealing a perfect smile.

At the same time, somehow, Cai Yan's hands had already untied the belt of her martial arts uniform. With a tug, the upper part of her outfit fell away, leaving only a tight-fitting white garment.

Due to long-term rigorous training and her naturally firm figure, Cai Yan's body was more elastic and resilient than that of ordinary women. Besides the inherent softness of a woman, her figure exuded a wild and explosive charm.

Her exquisite skin, tinged with a hint of wheat color, seemed like the most perfect silk creation by God.

Under Yang Chen's somewhat dazed gaze, Cai Yan bit her lip shyly.

This woman, who had just been crying as if she were withering away, now radiated the brightest brilliance, like a tulip blooming in the sunlight, dazzling and splendid!

Yang Chen swallowed hard, his eyes filled with bloodshot veins. The sight before him, making his blood surge, left him unwilling to ponder over the past anymore. He only knew that if he didn't seize this moment, this woman might be lost forever.

He didn't want that!

"You will pay a price, woman!"

Yang Chen could no longer bear any restraint. He got up, pressing Cai Yan down beneath him, holding her tightly.

...

A slender, sweaty hand slid across Yang Chen's chest, Cai Yan's gaze firm and resolute, as if making a declaration.

"Yang Chen, listen to me. I, Cai Yan, want to be your woman. Whether you are Lin Ruoxi's husband, an internationally wanted criminal, or even a despicable guy condemned by everyone, I don't care at all! Tidying up feelings, suppressing feelings, restraining feelings, avoiding feelings! All of these damn things are too exhausting. To hell with them! I can't do it anymore! No matter how many women you have, no matter where you might take me, heaven? Hell? It doesn't matter. Just let me stay by your side and walk with you."

Word by word, like nails, they were driven into Yang Chen's heart.

Yang Chen stared in astonishment at the woman whose smile was as bright as a blooming flower. Her foolishly earnest love declaration echoed in his ears, leaving him momentarily speechless and powerless to respond.

After a long silence, Yang Chen sighed. Looking at the woman still sitting on top of him, he smirked and said, "Since you want to be my woman, didn't you notice that your man here isn't a wooden dummy? Come on, move."

Cai Yan was stunned for a moment, then a look of realization and joy crossed her face. However, instead of moving as Yang Chen suggested, she weakly closed her eyes and fell heavily onto Yang Chen's chest.

"Bastard... I'm tired."

She murmured softly as she drifted into sleep...