Chapter 354: Setting Out

The United States has always been ruthless, and this incident is clearly a conspiracy. If no one goes to rescue the stars of Star Sea Entertainment, they will sensationalize the matter and tarnish China’s reputation. If someone goes to rescue them, that would be even better. Regardless of the outcome, the geniuses who go to rescue them will likely have a hard time leaving alive. In this way, China’s face is saved, but the loss will be their own geniuses.

Chen Ya immediately saw through the Americans’ intentions, so she did not allow Ye Xuan to go. Currently at the Dolby Theater, besides the people from Star Sea Entertainment, there are also a few criminals arranged by Chen Ya. Although the people from Star Sea Entertainment are all big stars with fame, they hold no value to China. As for those criminals, they are expendable and can be sacrificed at any time. How could they let Ye Xuan, a genius, take risks for these people?

If the hostages trapped now were dozens of innocent ordinary citizens, it would be different. If Ye Xuan wants to go and save them, then let him go. Sometimes, the meaning of life cannot be measured by value. For example, an old person in their seventies with little time left falls into the water, and a top student from Tsinghua University jumps in to save them. The person is saved, but the student drowns. It’s indeed regrettable, but it cannot be considered wrong because the old person’s life is also valuable.

However, the people from Star Sea Entertainment are different. Initially, Chen Ya did not agree with them going to Hollywood or attending the Oscars, but they insisted on going. If we were to use the example of the person falling into the water, these people willingly jumped in and now want to sacrifice a top student to save them, which is clearly not worth it! Chen Ya’s intention was clear to Ye Xuan. In a different situation, Ye Xuan would never have the intention to save people.

Ye Xuan is not close to these people, so how could he possibly risk his life for them? Ye Xuan values his life greatly. Apart from his wife and family, he would not risk his life for anyone else. If something were to happen to him, what would happen to Mengli? What about his parents?

But this time is different. The Oscars ceremony is being broadcast globally, and countless eyes are watching. If Ye Xuan steps forward now, defeats the group of mutated beasts, and rescues the hostages, the amount of reputation he would gain from this incident would be immense. He might even have the chance to participate in several advanced lotteries!

Up to now, Ye Xuan has only used his goodwill a few times for advanced lotteries, and his reputation value has never exceeded a million. Ye Xuan has never participated in an advanced lottery, so he is eagerly anticipating it. As for safety, Ye Xuan is not worried. With the Dragon and Phoenix Pendant, he can teleport back to Mengli’s side at any time, even in a foreign land.

If the Zombie True Ancestor couldn’t stop Ye Xuan, then Ye Xuan has no worries about his safety on this trip to Hollywood. At this moment, Ye Xuan realizes that being too much of a genius is not necessarily a good thing. Those above value their safety and wouldn’t easily let themselves take risks. Ye Xuan must find a way to persuade Chen Ya.

After a few minutes of silence, Ye Xuan said, “Instructor Chen, rest assured, I am confident I will come back unscathed. Besides, watching the people of China in danger and being indifferent is something I cannot do.” Chen Ya looked at Ye Xuan and said, “Child, I know you are unwilling to give up on any citizen, but the people from Star Sea Entertainment brought this upon themselves. As for the current public opinion, you don’t need to worry. I will correct the public opinion.”

Ye Xuan shook his head and said, “I’m sorry, Instructor Chen, I really can’t do it. I can’t just stand by and watch this happen. Time is running out, I’m leaving now, there should still be time.” Ye Xuan absolutely cannot just watch at least a million reputation points leave him like this. He must take action.

Seeing Ye Xuan’s firm attitude and determined gaze, Chen Ya had no choice. After all, with Ye Xuan’s current strength, she couldn’t possibly have someone stop him. She could only say, “Alright, since you are eager to save people, then go. Remember, your safety comes first. If a few actors die, so be it. Remember, if you die, you won’t be able to save anyone in the future. Your life and death are almost tied to the fate of China. You absolutely cannot disregard your own life for these few people.”

Ye Xuan nodded and said, “I understand. I will do my best to save people while ensuring my own safety.” Afterwards, Ye Xuan left the office, informed Su Mengli, and set off directly.

Hollywood was a long way off, and the situation there was unknown. Therefore, Ye Xuan did not let Su Mengli go with him but asked her to stay at home. If he encountered any unforeseen circumstances, he would immediately use the Dragon and Phoenix Pendant to teleport back.

Watching Ye Xuan leave, Chen Ya couldn’t help but worry. Oh, this child, so talented and responsible, but also so stubborn. Is it worth risking it all for the people from Star Sea Entertainment? If Chen Ya had known it would develop into this, she should have directly arranged for someone to take out the people from Star Sea Entertainment to protect Ye Xuan, the genius of China, and the fate of the country. Then, so many things wouldn’t have happened…

At this moment, Ye Xuan was flying alone in the sky, propelled by the magnetic field, moving at an extremely fast speed, like lightning. At the same time, Ye Xuan created an electromagnetic barrier around him to counter the resistance from high-speed flight, making him look very elegant, like a legendary immortal.

Over an hour later, Ye Xuan arrived at his destination. The entire Dolby Theater had fallen, Hollywood Boulevard was in ruins, with numerous awakened beings’ bodies around, and vultures circling overhead. These vultures were fierce and when they saw Ye Xuan, three to five of them flew over, attacking his limbs and attempting to tear him apart.

Ye Xuan directly used his repelling force, sending several vultures flying backward before landing heavily on the ground. The other vultures were startled and dared not make any more moves. Ye Xuan then stepped into the Dolby Theater.

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