《After Her Engagement Was Annulled, She Became the Crown Princess of the Empire》


 Chapter 1

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Pleasure Seeking Pavilion.


    ¡°The woman that Miss Ye Shuang sent over is indeed of the highest quality. Although her face isn¡¯t very attractive, her smooth skin is enough to make me feel good.¡±


    ¡°Hehe! Today, I¡¯ll let you experience being a woman again!¡±


    Ye Shu suddenly opened her eyes. Broken pieces of memories flooded into her mind. When she saw that half-naked man sprawling on top of her drool, cold murderous intent pierced through her eyes!


    ¡°You are courting death!¡±


    A strong gust of force rose from her palm and she slammed it on his acupuncture point. The man¡¯s eyes rolled back and his body stiffened as he fell.


    Looking at the man lying on top of her, Ye Shu¡¯s eyes were filled with disgust. She lifted her leg and kicked him down.


    There was a sound of rumbling as he rolled down the bed.


    The man rolled to a stop. She recalled the despicable and vicious actions of this man and was filled with rage. She picked up the hairpin on the table and ruthlessly stabbed it into his acupoints until it turned purple.


    The man struggled a few times and black blood started to flow out of his mouth.


    The surroundings returned to silence.


    Ye Shu scanned her surroundings with a cold gaze. An antique house with red candles warming the bed. Combined with the memories from before¡­ Could she, the miracle physician of her generation, have actually transmigrated?


    She had become a young lady who had been framed by her older sister. Her meridians and spiritual powers had been damaged. She had even been sent to an old man¡¯s residence to be toyed with. The people in the family didn¡¯t even care about her. It was truly a tragic life.


    Since she transmigrated to this body, she would definitely take revenge for the Host!


    Suddenly, she felt her body lighten, and her spirit relaxed. A weak voice sounded beside her ear.


    ¡°The bloodline of the Goddess¡­¡±


    Ye Shu¡¯s eyes flickered. Before she could ask, that ethereal voice dissipated with the wind. It seemed that the original owner¡¯s soul had completely vanished.


    At this moment, there were sounds of footsteps outside.


    Someone was coming!


    Alarmed, Ye Shu looked around and saw the window. She took two steps and leaped down!


    The sound of rushing wind rang in her ears. Ye Shu¡¯s body was as light as a butterfly as she landed steadily on the ground. She did not dare to slack off vaulted out of the mansion.


    Not long after she left, a mournful wail echoed in the mansion. ¡°Master!¡±


    At the Ye residence.


    ¡°Father, please uphold justice for the Ye family¡¯s legitimate daughter, Ye Shu! My daughter cannot die in vain!¡±


    The main hall was filled with people. The couple kneeling below stood upright, their eyes bloodshot and their hair stark white. They raised their heads and looked firmly at Old Master Ye, completely ignoring the people pointing at them.


    The man sitting in the top right seat was calmly sipping his tea.


    Upon closer look at the man, he cut an imposing figure. He was wearing a black and purple python robe. His deep and handsome face was dark and unfathomable. His thin lips were slightly pursed and his entire body was shrouded in a cold aura. The atmosphere in the entire room was heavy.


    He casually fiddled with the teacup in his hand. The mockery in his eyes was like a sharp blade cutting through the sky.


    From time to time, people would look up at him with reverence in their eyes.


    Yet the couple knelt and looked at Old Master Ye without fear. The chatter within the room grew louder and Old Master Ye¡¯s countenance darkened. He scolded in a solemn voice.


    ¡°Get up! Why are you making fools of yourselves here!¡±


    Ye Ting knelt like a pine tree and stared at him with bloodshot eyes. He repeated, word by word, ¡°Please uphold justice for the Ye family¡¯s legitimate daughter, Ye Shu! She can¡¯t die in vain!¡±


    Ye Shu¡¯s mother was also kneeling at the side and sobbing softly. She had long cried her heart out.


    Old Master Ye¡¯s expression was unnatural as he glanced at the distinguished man in luxurious clothes on the right. His cold and handsome side profile seemed to be immersed in the dark night, cutting through the dawn.


    His emotions were indiscernible. He lowered his eyes and played with the jade artifact in his hand. There was already some impatience in his dark and fierce phoenix eyes. His aura was unknowingly overwhelming and it made Old Master Ye uneasy.


    If they offended His Highness, the Third Prince, the entire Ye family would not be able to make amends.


    His turbid eyes were filled with obscure colors. He said in a low voice and waved his hand, ¡°We¡¯ll discuss this later. I¡¯ll account for Ye Shu. The two of you should leave quickly.¡±


    Ye Ting was unmoved as he stared at him. His voice was as loud as a clarion, and his heavy voice was as sorrowful as a cuckoo crying. ¡°Please uphold justice for Ye Shu, Old Master Ye!¡±


    ¡°Old Master Ye, Ye Shu died tragically without even a corpse remaining. You must uphold justice for her! Find that thief and avenge her!¡± Mrs. Ye cried until she was out of breath. Her eyes were red and swollen beyond recognition. ¡°She¡¯s also your granddaughter. You can¡¯t just ignore her!¡±


    Old Master Ye¡¯s face darkened.. His eyes were filled with loathing!

 Chapter 2

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Outside the house, the cold wind was blowing. The dim yellow sky was pressed very low and dark.


    At this moment, a scoff sounded. ¡°The Ye family¡¯s legitimate daughter? Is this rare piece of trash worthy of being the Ye family¡¯s legitimate daughter? Now that she¡¯s dead, isn¡¯t it just good riddance so that Ye family can be spared from embarrassment?¡±


    Ye Ting abruptly raised his head to look at the emotionless woman who had spoken. Under his glare, she felt a chill run down her spine, and her anger rose as she raised her voice.


    ¡°You¡¯re still glaring at me? Everyone has witnessed this. Isn¡¯t that Ye Shu just a piece of trash! What¡¯s there to pity about her dying? It saves us the trouble of looking at her!¡±


    Upon hearing her words, Mrs. Ye¡¯s face turned as pale as a sheet. Her voice trembled as she said, ¡°Madam Zhang, I know you don¡¯t like me but Shu-er has no feud with you. Why must you slander a dead person!?!¡±


    ¡°Stop quarreling.¡± Old Master Ye said in a low voice. He glanced at them, stood up, and bowed respectfully to the well-dressed man on the right. ¡°Your Highness, you are aware of the situation. If you want to end the engagement, the Ye Family will not object.¡±


    Yuan Chen stood up slowly. His purple-gold python robe made him look exceptionally tall and cold. He handed the marriage contract over. ¡°That¡¯s right. I¡¯m here today to end the engagement.¡±


    Breaking off the engagement?


    As soon as he finished speaking, it was as if a drop of water had fallen into a pot of boiling oil. Everyone was in an uproar and looked at Ye Ting and Mrs. Ye gloatingly. It was obvious that the color had drained from their faces.


    Ye Ting¡¯s family had never been able to win Old Master Ye¡¯s favor, and they even gave birth to a good-for-nothing. No wonder everyone looked down on them!


    Ye Ting felt a chill run down his spine. He clenched his fists, his eyes bloodshot. Mrs. Ye fell to the ground as if she had been dealt a heavy blow. Everyone was pointing and laughing at them, as though their existence was a joke.


    ¡°Your Highness, are you really going to call off the engagement before Ye Shu¡¯s corpse turns cold?¡± Ye Ting raised his head and looked at him steadily, maintaining his last shred of dignity as he asked through gritted teeth. Yuan Chen looked up at him and his cold eyes paused.


    ¡°Do you know that such actions will cause Ye Shu to be unable to rest in peace and be mocked by everyone?¡±


    Yuan Chen raised his chin slightly. With a cold gaze, he sneered. ¡°Since she¡¯s already dead, why can¡¯t I choose a better partner? She¡¯s just a lowly piece of trash. I don¡¯t need her consent to do what I want!¡± As he spoke, his oppressive aura pressed down on the Ye Ting couple!


    The two of them were weak to begin with. Under this pressure, their faces turned pale as they knelt on the ground!


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Who does Ye Shu think she is? Does His Highness, the Third Prince, have to seek her permission to end the engagement?! Does he really think she¡¯s a big shot? It¡¯s good that she¡¯s dead. The mere sight of her is enough to put people off¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, that piece of trash. She didn¡¯t even dare to let out a fart when she was alive. What kind of honor can she want in death?¡±


    The faces of Ye Ting and Mrs. Ye turned ghastly pale with the criticisms. Mrs. Ye almost fainted!


    ¡°I agree to break off the engagement.¡±


    At this moment, a cold voice sounded from outside. Looking at that familiar figure, everyone suddenly quietened down!


    The woman was wearing a light-colored veil and walked towards the main hall with quick steps. Her almond-shaped eyes were filled with a cold glint, and her brows were sharp and fierce. Her imposing manner stunned everyone.


    ¡°Father, Mother.¡± Ye Shu¡¯s voice was clear and melodious as she walked over to Ye Ting and Mrs. Ye to help them up. Mrs. Ye¡¯s eyes were brimming with tears as her lips trembled in disbelief.


    ¡°Shu¡­ Shu¡¯er? You¡¯re still alive?¡±


    Even as a man, Ye Ting couldn¡¯t help but tear up. He was so angry that he slapped Ye Shu and said as he choked, ¡°You wretched girl! You¡¯ve scared your parents to death!¡±


    Feeling their sincere concern, warmth flowed through Ye Shuang¡¯s heart. She hugged Ye Ting and Mrs. Ye. ¡°Father, Mother, I won¡¯t make you worry anymore.¡± She ignored everyone¡¯s shocked gazes.


    As soon as she finished speaking, everyone came back to their senses and looked at one another in dismay. For a moment, they were all shocked! Madam Zhang, who was sitting in the corner with a teacup in her hand, suddenly trembled and her teacup almost fell to the ground!


    ¡°It¡¯s Ye Shu? She¡¯s actually still alive?¡±


    Old Master Ye was also so shocked that he stood up. His obscure gaze sized up that calm and serene girl. He only confirmed that this was Ye Shu after he felt that her appearance was somewhat familiar.


    On the other hand, the Third Prince, Yuan Chen, narrowed his eyes and put down his teacup. His probing gaze landed on Ye Shu.


    ¡°Ye Shu, do you know your crime?!¡± Old Master Ye¡¯s eyes darkened as he slammed the table and shouted coldly.


    Ye Shu turned around and looked straight at him fearlessly. ¡°I don¡¯t know what crime I have committed. I am only here on the matter of breaking off the engagement.¡±


    Outside the house, the dim yellow sky was extremely low and a cold wind was blowing.


    Ye Shu turned around and asked Ye Ting, ¡°Father, is the annulment certificate here?¡±


    Ye Ting was stunned for a moment. He knew what his daughter was going to do, and worry appeared on his face.. ¡°Shu-er¡­¡±

 Chapter 3

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Ye Ting, saw the determination in Ye Shu¡¯s eyes. After a moment of silence, he walked in and took out the marriage contract. Seeing this, everyone sneered.


    ¡°Surely Ye Shu wasn¡¯t thinking that she could win over the Third Prince with the marriage contract? Everyone in the capital knew that the Third Prince and Ye Shuang were a match made in heaven.¡±


    In the past, she had pestered the Third Prince time and time again. She was like a stalker who could not be chased away and was hated by everyone. As expected, this time, she still brought up the marriage contract.


    Ye Shu slowly opened the marriage contract. The golden words on it were bold and powerful, exuding the pressure of a leader! She looked at the two words ¡®engagement ¡®on the marriage contract and scanned her surroundings. Her tone was calm.


    ¡°This marriage contract was set when the two patriarchs were on good terms. It goes without saying how important it is.¡±


    ¡°Perfect. Since everyone is here today, why don¡¯t you all bear witness for me?¡±


    The crowd was abuzz with discussion as they looked at her with ridicule. This piece of trash really wanted to make use of her ancestors to make a fuss! She was really shameless. The Third Prince had already publicly proposed to annul the engagement, yet she still wanted to pester him!


    At her actions, Yuan Chen looked as if he had expected it. He frowned, and his cold eyes were filled with annoyance! He looked as if he was avoiding a snake!


    Ye Ting¡¯s brows were tightly furrowed. All these years, his daughter had always been infatuated with the Third Prince. If she did something like this now, it would probably ruin her reputation in the future! He pulled Ye Shu aside and persuaded him in a low voice.


    ¡°Shu-er, don¡¯t mess around!¡± Mrs. Ye sighed repeatedly. Seeing how infatuated Ye Shu was, her heart ached uncontrollably.


    Old Master Ye, who was sitting in the seat of honor, felt extremely humiliated. He wished he could throw this useless granddaughter out. He slammed the table angrily. ¡°Useless thing, get lost!¡±


    Yuan Chen¡¯s eyes were dark. ¡°Ye Shu, even if you use grandfather to suppress me, it¡¯s still¡­¡±


    Ye Shu curled her lips and ignored his words. Before he finished his sentence, she said, ¡°It¡¯s just that right now, Ye Shu, the daughter of the Ye family, is afraid of going against the Old Patriarch¡¯s wishes and breaking off the engagement with the Third Prince.¡± In front of everyone, she knelt down and kowtowed three times to the ancestral altar.


    Before they could react, Ye Shu had already finished kowtowing. She stood up and handed the marriage contract to Yuan Chen with both hands.


    ¡°Third Prince, this is the Ye Family¡¯s marriage contract. I will return it to you now. I hope that the Third Prince can convey our apologies on our behalf.¡±


    No one took the marriage contract, so she remained in her gesture of handing it to him.


    The main hall was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.


    Everyone looked at her in shock and gaped in disbelief. Someone muttered in disbelief.


    ¡°What did I just hear? The trash, Ye Shu, actually wants to cancel the engagement with the Third Prince?¡±


    ¡°Is she crazy?!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t think she¡¯s crazy. She¡¯s just tired of living!¡± The speaker was so scared that he was trembling, and his face was pale. ¡°His Highness, the Third Prince, has always been a favored son of heaven. He succeeded in Qi Refinement when he was only three years old. He has now attained Foundation Establishment at the young age of seventeen! What kind of monstrous talent is this? She actually dared to try and anger His Highness, the Third Prince¡­¡±


    Ye Shu gave a faint smile. Her almond-shaped eyes were filled with coldness as she handed the marriage contract forward. ¡°Your Highness, may I trouble you to accept the marriage contract?¡±


    Yuan Chen¡¯s expression turned ugly. He was the one who had proposed to end the engagement, but now it seemed like the tables were turned on him!


    He looked down at her, his eyes filled with impatience and disgust. ¡°What game are you playing now? Playing hard to get? Ye Shu, I advise you not to waste your energy on me. No matter what you do, I won¡¯t give you another glance!


    ¡°Your Highness, you worry too much. The people of the Southern Dynasty are free to do as they wish. Marrying is also based on one¡¯s own wishes. Since I have no interest in Your Highness, I cannot delay your marriage.¡±


    Ye Shu¡¯s words were clear and her gaze was calm. However, it made everyone gasp.


    Wasn¡¯t this a slap in the face for the Third Prince¡¯s face? This piece of trash really had a lot of guts!


    Yuan Chen¡¯s face turned as black as the bottom of a pot. She was just a good-for-nothing. What right did she have to cancel his engagement!


    At this unforeseen event, Ye Ting was shocked. He hurriedly walked forward and sheltered Ye Shu behind him. He lowered his head and bowed humbly. ¡°My daughter¡¯s words just now were all child¡¯s play. I hope Your Highness doesn¡¯t take it seriously¡­¡±


    Bang!


    His face was pale as he felt the overwhelming pressure. In the end, he could not take it anymore and half knelt on the ground! Yuan Chen¡¯s long purple-gold python robe fluttered as he looked down at Ye Ting coldly.


    ¡°Father!¡±


    ¡°My husband!¡±

 Chapter 4

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Ye Shu¡¯s mother rushed to hold up Ye Ting only to have him turn pale and vomit a great amount of blood.


    Ye Shu¡¯s eyes turned cold, a source of power rising within her palm. She directed it towards Yuan Chen. Yuan Chen remained in his spot, as though he was absorbed into the night, his voice colder than ice with a tinge of scorn.


    ¡°You have overestimated yourself.¡±


    Boom!


    A strong force enveloped Ye Shu. Ye Shu¡¯s agile body felt like it was being pressed down by a huge mountain. She was stiff and could not move. She gritted her teeth and suddenly broke through her shackles! The sticky air in front of her shattered instantly!


    Yuan Chen was surprised. How did a piece of trash like her manage to reach the second stage of Qi Refinement?


    While he was still in a daze, Ye Shu leapt into the air and pointed her finger at Yuan Chen¡¯s chest! For some reason, Yuan Chen felt a sharp pain in his chest, as if a ferocious beast was tearing his skin!


    The heart-piercing pain made him furious. His eyes were as black as ink as he gathered strength in his palm. A strong evil aura surged from him!


    ¡°You are courting death!¡±


    A strong spiritual energy shook violently and pinned Ye Shu down like a mountain. In a blink of an eye, Yuan Chen flew in front of her and grabbed her neck. The pressure on her neck suffocated her. Ye Shu¡¯s eyes rolled and her face started to turn red.


    ¡°Shu-er!¡± Mrs. Ye ran over anxiously and was sent flying by Yuan Chen¡¯s slap! She fell to the ground and vomited a huge pool of blood!


    Ye Ting looked at the people who were watching coldly from the sidelines, as well as Old Master Ye, who was seated on the high seat and turning a blind eye. His heart turned cold and he slowly closed his eyes.


    He suddenly knelt down and said in a sorrowful voice, ¡°Your Highness, please be magnanimous and spare my wife and daughter!¡±


    Seeing her parents being humiliated like this, Ye Shu¡¯s pupils constricted as anger surged in her heart! She struggled with all her might, but the thin spiritual energy in her body could not resist at all. Instead, it triggered Yuan Chen¡¯s anger. His spiritual energy cut through the air like thousands of sharp blades and rushed straight at her!


    Ye Shu could not help but close her eyes. She had just transmigrated and was about to die like that?


    Suddenly, there was a strong gust of gale in the room, and an oppressive aura enveloped the room. The tens of thousands of sharp blades in front of him turned into dust! Yuan Chen staggered a few steps back from the pressure. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he actually knelt down with blood dripping from the corner of his mouth!


    Ye Shu took this opportunity to break free from his hold. She gave Yuan Chen a cold look and helped Mrs. Ye and Ye Ting up.


    Old Master Ye was also slightly shocked. He slowly turned around and surveyed his surroundings. The Ye Family¡¯s Guardian Array had always been so stable that even when Soul Formation Stage cultivators invaded, it did not waver. Now that this aura had invaded, it had actually caused the array to loosen!


    Everyone was also panicking and looked at one another in horror. The Ye Family had always had a smooth-sailing life. How did they suddenly provoke such a powerful mighty figure?


    ¡°Where is Ye Shu, Daughter of the Ye family?¡± An elderly voice sounded from above, reverberating for a long time like a bell.


    Alarm bells rang in the hearts of Ye Ting and Mrs. Ye. They shielded Ye Shu behind them like they were protecting a calf, but they were pushed away by the anxious crowd. They tied Ye Shu up and pushed her into the middle.


    Old Master Ye also stepped forward, bowed, and said respectfully, ¡°It was this woman who angered Your Supremacy. We have brought her before you to be dealt with as she pleases! She has nothing to do with the Ye Clan!¡±


    ¡°Father! Ye Shu is your granddaughter!¡± Ye Ting was so anxious that his eyes widened. He watched as Ye Shu was tied up and struggled with all her might!


    His expression darkened slightly as he berated, ¡°Shut up! From today onwards, the three of you have nothing to do with the Ye Clan anymore!¡±


    Ye Shu did not resist. The smile on her lips became even more mocking. This was the Ye family, the so-called relatives of the Host. When they encountered danger, the Ye Clan was the first to push them out.


    On the other hand, Ye Ting¡¯s eyes were trembling. He looked up at Old Master Ye in disbelief. ¡°Father¡­¡± Mrs. Ye lowered her head and sobbed without saying a word. It was obvious that she was extremely disillusioned.


    The old voice sneered, ¡°A bunch of idiots!¡±


    Boom!


    The pressure was overwhelming and Old Master Ye took two steps back! Confused, he raised his head respectfully. ¡°What do you mean, Your Supremacy?¡±


    However, after a long time, no sound came from above. Even the aura had completely dissipated.


    Old Master Ye¡¯s eyes darkened, and his expression was unreadable. Everyone heaved a sigh of relief with the dissipation of the pressure. On the other hand, Yuan Chen narrowed his eyes, deep in thought. From what the Venerable had said, he seemed to be protecting Ye Shu. Could it be that Ye Shu had managed to get close to such a powerful person?


    He turned to look at Ye Shu and was stunned.


    At that moment, Ye Shu was helping the severely injured Ye Ting and Mrs. Ye up. His indifferent eyes swept across the crowd, but he felt an invisible pressure enveloping them! An imposing aura assaulted him! Yuan Chen could not help but feel fearful..

 Chapter 5

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    She opened her thin lips slightly and slowly said, ¡°Since the Ye family doesn¡¯t tolerate me, I, Ye Shu, swear that I will have nothing to do with the Ye family in this lifetime! Heaven and earth will bear witness!¡±


    As soon as she finished speaking, the qi image of heaven and earth surged, and brilliant light flourished, forming an obscure light formation with her as the center!


    At this moment, she felt a warm sensation on her palm. She turned around to see Ye Ting and Mrs. Ye holding her hand and looking at her lovingly. ¡°Shu¡¯er, we¡¯ll accompany you.¡±


    Warmth flowed into Ye Shu¡¯s heart. She curled her lips. In her previous life, she was trained to be a cold miracle surgeon. She had no parents and was all alone. She had never felt the warmth of family before. At this moment, she felt a wonderful sensation.


    Everyone was stunned as they watched the three of them swear a deadly oath. Were they crazy? They actually publicly swore to sever ties with the Ye Family!


    Old Master Ye looked at her fixedly. When he saw that Ye Shu was not afraid at all and faced his suppression directly, blood streaked out from the corner of his mouth and his gaze remained cold. A golden light flashed past his glass-like eyes!


    Ye Shu didn¡¯t stay any longer. She pulled Ye Ting and Mrs. Ye away with her.


    However, Old Master Ye seemed to have come to a certain realization. He stared blankly at Ye Shu¡¯s back for a long time. His lips trembled and his face turned pale! He suddenly regretted¡­ saying the words¡¯ sever ties¡¯ back then.


    Everyone saw the strange expression on Old Master Ye¡¯s face and secretly wondered why Old Master Ye had such a strange expression when he heard that they wanted to sever ties.


    ¡°That Ye Shu was just a good-for-nothing. What was Old Master Ye thinking?¡±


    Ye Shu strode out with Ye Ying and Mrs. Ye without looking back. At this moment, the crowd became restless and someone exclaimed


    ¡°Miss Ye Shuang is back!


    Ye Shu stopped in her tracks and turned to look at the source of the voice. A woman with a graceful figure was at the door. She was wearing a white dress and looked like an otherworldly fairy as she walked over step by step. She was already at the ninth stage of the Qi Refinement realm at such a young age. She was indeed outstanding among people and the aura she cultivated was also gentle and awe-inspiring.


    Ye Shu looked at the culprit who murdered the Host with a faint smile. The corners of her eyes curled up. Logically speaking, the Host and Ye Shuang should be worlds apart. Why would she have the intention to murder the Host?


    Sensing that Ye Shu was sizing her up, Ye Shuang turned her head around. When she saw Ye Shu, panic flashed past her eyes, but she hid it well and chatted with the crowd around her.


    Ye Shu curled her lips and walked towards her. As she brushed past Ye Shuang, she said with a smile.


    ¡°I¡¯m back.¡±


    The gentle smile on Ye Shuang¡¯s face suddenly froze. As she watched Ye Shu leave, the murderous intent in her eyes was evident.


    ¡ª¡ª


    Creak


    She slowly pushed open the door. The desolation and dilapidation that greeted her eyes made her feel sad. The house was on the verge of collapse and overgrown with weeds. It looked like an abandoned house.


    Ye Shu¡¯s eyes flickered. It was really hard to believe that the dignified descendants of the Ye family was actually living a life that was worse than those of pigs and dogs


    Seeing the look on Ye Shu¡¯s face, Mrs. Ye sighed, her heart aching for her. ¡°Shu-er, I¡¯ve let you suffer. Your parents are so useless that they¡¯re only at the fifth stage of the Qi Refinement realm now. This is why we were bullied to this extent.¡±


    Ye Ting was also silent. His eyes were filled with pain as he sighed helplessly.


    ¡°It¡¯s just that talent and aptitude are valued. Our natural spiritual meridians are clogged, and it¡¯s a burden to our child.¡±


    ¡°Spiritual meridian blockage?¡± Ye Shu grasped the main point. She narrowed her eyes. In her previous life, the Meridian Opening Technique she learned seemed to be very similar to this. However, without the silver needles now, she could not apply it¡­


    Perhaps she could visit the market tomorrow.


    After a while, she smiled and said, ¡°Father, Mother, I have a way to connect your spiritual meridians.¡±


    Mrs. Ye was stunned for a moment before nodding at her smilingly. ¡°Child, you were born with a congestion in your spiritual meridians. How can you be cured with medical skills? I only hope that you¡¯ll be safe and sound.¡±


    ¡°At that time, I thought that you had already¡­¡± At the mention of what had happened in the past few days, Mrs. Ye¡¯s eyes turned red, and her voice involuntarily choked up. She lowered her head to wipe her tears, and Ye Ting patted her shoulder.


    ¡°I¡¯m already back. Stop saying such inauspicious things.¡±


    Ye Ting paused and turned to ask Ye Shu, ¡°Shu-er, you haven¡¯t told us where you went these past few days.¡±


    Ye Shu stopped smiling and looked at the two of them seriously. ¡°Father, Mother, you must be careful of Ye Shuang.¡±


    She told them about what happened two days ago and hid the fact that her meridians had been crippled. However, Ye Ting and Mrs. Ye were still shocked! Mrs. Ye almost fainted as she hugged Ye Shu and cried loudly.


    ¡°My Shu-er, it¡¯s my fault for not having protected you well!¡±


    Ye Ting was so angry that his entire body was trembling. His eyes were as dark as the coming of a storm. His lips and teeth were cold as he said, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that when I saved her back then. To think I¡¯ve actually brought calamity onto ourselves.What a vicious heart she has!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m going to kill her now!¡±


    He felt his blood surging and his eyes turned red. He picked up the sword on the ground and rushed out but was stopped by Ye Shu.


    ¡°Father, don¡¯t be rash. Now is not the time to take revenge.¡± Her eyes were calm and her voice was very rational. ¡°There is a huge disparity between our strengths. Moreover, the Ye Family is on her side. If we go rashly, we will just be throwing our lives away..¡±

 Chapter 6

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Ye Ting calmed down. Looking at her rational countenance, he felt his heart ache. His daughter was much more mature after suffering.


    If Ye Shu knew what he was thinking, she would definitely sigh. The original Ye Shu had long disappeared.


    In the middle of the night, the stars twinkled in the sky and a faint light shone through the window. She tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep. Her eyes were wide open as she stared out of the window for a long time.


    Her fortune was hard to come by.


    Ever since she transmigrated to this body, she had lost her spiritual power and meridians. As a result, she had been completely helpless when it came to cultivation. She had tried to absorb the spiritual power of heaven and earth, but without exception, her spiritual power had been completely absorbed into her acupoints. Her cultivation hadn¡¯t improved at all.


    She tried to absorb spiritual energy again. The everlasting spiritual energy surged through her meridians and disappeared very quickly. Ye Shu gritted her teeth. In this world where the strong were respected, strength was the most important! She would never admit defeat! Suddenly, a voice rang beside her ear.


    ¡°Divine Lady Bloodline activated.¡±


    At those words, the spiritual power in the house poured madly into her meridians like a tsunami. It changed from a trickling stream to a torrential flood that swelled her meridians, but she stretched her body comfortably.


    Ye Shu¡¯s strength started to surge through. It went from the second stage of the Qi Cultivation Stage to the third stage, the fourth, the eighth, the tenth¡­ It only stopped when she reached the threshold of the Building Foundation Stage.


    After absorbing the last bit of spiritual force, her eyes shone with a golden light. She didn¡¯t expect that the Host¡¯s bloodline wasn¡¯t useless. It was the bloodline of a goddess that only came by once in ten thousand years.


    Those who possessed the bloodline of the Goddess would be able to absorb spirit energy ten times faster than ordinary people. It would also be easier for them to comprehend cultivation techniques with half the effort. Furthermore, the most important point was that there was no bottleneck for those with the bloodline of the Goddess.


    No matter what level one was at, once they encountered a bottleneck, they would be unable to advance any further. This was why there were so many people who cultivated to the point of Qi Deviation.


    If she didn¡¯t have a bottleneck, did that mean that she would not have any issues?


    Ye Shu¡¯s gaze wavered and there was a faint smile in her eyes. It was no wonder that the Host¡¯s bloodline had only just awakened. If outsiders knew, she would probably be exploited as a sexual vessel by powerful men for their own cultvation before she matured.


    While she was lost in her thoughts, the sound of rushing wind could be heard from the outside, as bloodlust permeated!


    Alarm bells rang in Ye Shu¡¯s head. She grabbed the rusty iron sword by the table and walked towards the courtyard quietly. However, the scene in front of her stunned her. She saw a few men in black holding spiritual energy in their hands. They were charging towards the man on the ground!


    The men in black were already at the mid-stage of the Foundation Establishment realm. It seemed like the man on the ground was not their match at all.


    Suddenly, the man flipped over and his body became ethereal. The fire in front of him hit the ground and exploded! The soil was splattered everywhere!


    However, he looked extremely weak. In the next second, he spat out a large pool of blood and fell to the ground, gasping for breath. The eyes of the men in black lit up slightly as he followed up with a victory attack. With a turn of his hand, a sharp spiritual aura blade shot out. The man defended against his attack pathetically.


    Ye Shu stood by the side and watched calmly. She had no intention of making a move. Suddenly, she met the man¡¯s eyes and was slightly stunned.


    He possessed a beauty that even women could not compare to. The eyes on his face were extremely pure, like the spring water of the Nine Heavens Spiritual Spring, and they flickered with something she could not comprehend.


    From this angle, his white clothes were completely soaked in blood, giving off a shockingly flirtatious feeling.


    The man curled his lips. Although his voice was a little hoarse, it was extremely pleasant to hear. ¡°Why hasn¡¯t Madam come to help?¡±


    Immediately, Ye Shu felt a sharp gaze directed at her. Her body stiffened and she secretly cursed that man for being sly and cunning. He wanted to drag her into this just because he couldn¡¯t win the fight!


    She looked at the men in black. ¡°I have nothing to do with him.¡±


    Before she could finish her line, the man in black lifted his long sword and flew over! The pressure that belonged to a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator enveloped her. Ye Shu sneered and released the spiritual energy in his body!


    Every inch of spiritual force squeezed the air and instantly became viscous. The man in black¡¯s shocked face was especially clear. She swung the rusty knife in her hand and the knife instantly exploded.


    Ye Shu,¡±¡­¡±


    It was indeed time to change the knife.


    Gritting her teeth, she slashed out with her hand that was wrapped in spirit energy. It was as if she was cutting through the sky. The man in black was sent flying by the immense force!


    The other two men in black sized up Ye Shu in bewilderment.


    She was at the peak of the Qi Refinement realm. She was not afraid of them at all. In fact, she was stronger than them!


    Who exactly was she?

 Chapter 7

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Ye Shu turned her wrist and looked at them teasingly. She had a strong murderous aura. ¡°It¡¯s your turn.¡±


    The two men in black looked at each other solemnly. Just as Ye Shu was about to launch a fierce attack when thick smoke rose from all directions. The surroundings were shrouded in fog, and she could not see their whereabouts clearly. She narrowed her eyes and was about to focus on their position when the smoke dissipated. The two of them had long disappeared.


    Ye Shu¡¯s eyes darkened. It seemed that they came prepared. She turned to look at the man in white who was lying in a pool of blood. She ignored him and turned to leave.


    Although she was kind-hearted, she was also extremely vengeful. She disliked the way this man schemed against her.


    After a while, Ye Shu stopped at the door of the room and turned around. She walked towards the man and shook her head. ¡°Forget it, forget it. Since you¡¯re good-looking, I¡¯ll make an exception this time.¡±


    In the room, she placed the man on the bed. When she took his pulse, her gaze turned darker.


    He was severely injured.


    His meridians and diaphragm were damaged, and the wounds on his body varied in depth. There were all kinds of poisons in his body, and these poisons had accumulated for a long time. She could not help but click her tongue when she saw this.


    How many enemies did he offend for them to be so ruthless with him? The most surprising thing was that he was still able to live until today. Furthermore, she couldn¡¯t even tell the depth of this man¡¯s strength.


    However, this method of mutilation was somewhat similar to what was applied to the Host.


    ¡°You¡¯re lucky to have met me.¡± Ye Shu smiled as she stood up. She turned around and took out a small dagger from the side room. Just as she was about to remove the rotten flesh with the dagger, the man in white suddenly opened his eyes. It was as if she was covered in ice as a cold light shot out from his eyes!


    He grabbed Ye Shu¡¯s wrist tightly. A vicious aura engulfed him and the force was so strong that it seemed to crush her.


    Ye Shu¡¯s eyes were calm. With a twist of her hand, the dagger was at the neck of the man in white. His eyes were cold and lifeless. He slowly released her wrist and fainted on the bed.


    She sat beside the bed and sized up the white-robed man¡¯s face while clicking her tongue in admiration. She had to admit that this face was truly handsome. His good-looking features seemed to be carved out of jade, like a treasure bestowed by the heavens. His face was pale and had the beauty of a sickly prince.


    Without the silver needles, Ye Shu could only use a knife to cut open the place where he was poisoned. Soon, a large pool of blood gushed out. She quickly tore the corner of the white-clothed man¡¯s clothes and tied it to the spot where the blood was spurted out. Her fingers carried a strong wind as she pressed on his acupoints.


    His eyes widened slightly as he spat out black blood onto the ground.


    It was not until midnight that Ye Shu finished treating his wound and fell asleep with her head on his arm.


    It was as if Yun Che had a very long dream.


    In his dream, countless men in black were chasing him relentlessly. He was poisoned and was unable to retaliate. Behind him was a cliff that was tens of thousands of feet high. He gritted his teeth and leapt! The ferocious beast in the cliff opened its bloody mouth and tore towards him!


    He suddenly woke up.


    He looked at the first rays of the morning sun shining through the window. A faint fragrance of peach blossoms wafted out. The interior of the house was old and dilapidated; it was very unfamiliar. Yun Che lowered his eyes, and the floor was clear and bright. Just as he was about to get up, he found his arms to be heavy and numb.


    Lowering his head, he saw a woman resting her head on his arm. In a daze, memories flooded into his mind.


    Did she save him?


    It was no wonder that other than the poison of venomous insects, all the other poisons in his body had completely dissipated¡­ The poison in him was something that even the sect master of the White Spirit Sect could do nothing about. To think that such a capable person existed in this barren lower realm.


    Yun Che lowered his eyes to look at Ye Shu¡¯s peaceful sleeping face. His deep eyes surged as the first rays of the morning sun shone on the side of her face, emitting a mysterious light. Her face couldn¡¯t be seen through the veil, and her slightly trembling eyelashes seemed a bit lively.


    Right at this moment, a clear cry came from outside. Yun Che withdrew his gaze, and the aura around his body became icy and cold.


    He quietly extracted Ye Shu from his arm and took out his long sword. A brilliant light shone and a dense spiritual aura surged in his eyes. He quickly walked out.


    A thought struck and he stopped in his tracks. He took out a brocade pouch from his waist and placed it on the table. He turned around and took a deep look at the sleeping Ye Shu before turning around to stride away.


    When Ye Shu woke up, the room was empty and that person was no longer on the bed.


    She frowned. This person was really rude. She had worked so hard to save him, yet he left without even thanking her.


    She thought, ¡°I must teach him a lesson the next time we meet!¡±


    Ye Shu turned her head without thinking and saw the table shining with light. She stood up and walked over to pick up the brocade pouch. The brocade pouch was flat; from it she pulled out a jade whistle, a set of silver needles and a dagger.


    ¡°Did he place it here?¡±


    She raised her eyebrows slightly and waved the brocade pouch in her hand. She couldn¡¯t tell what was so special about it, so she put everything back.


    However, the set of silver needles had some use. They looked brighter than ordinary silver needles. The dagger looked a little valuable. There was a gem embedded in the middle, and the phoenix carved on it was exquisite.


    She would take it as her reward for saving this man..

 Chapter 8

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    The next day.


    Ye Shu thought about the blockage of her parents¡¯ spiritual meridians. She concocted some medicinal liquid and covered her face with a veil before walking towards the Hundred Herbs Hall.


    With the veil on her face, Ye Shu¡¯ eyes were bright when she smiled and it added a hint of mystery. Her black hair reached her waist and she wore a Flying Immortal bun. She looked gentle and cold. She wore a lake blue dress and the bells on her waist rang with the wind.


    The bustling market was crowded and she attracted the attention of many people. They all tried to guess which family this young lady belonged to.


    Hundred Herb Hall.


    Even the shopkeeper, who had seen countless people, could not hide his amazement when he saw such an extraordinary woman.


    Ye Shu¡¯s eyes lit up and she smiled lightly. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that there are many rare herbs in the Herbal Hall. I would like to make a deal with you.¡±


    The shopkeeper looked at Ye Shu with a smile and said, ¡°Miss, please speak.¡±


    Languidly, she took out the medicinal liquid she had refined in the morning and handed the jade bottle to the shopkeeper.


    After the shopkeeper received it, he opened the jade bottle and dense spiritual energy burst out instantly. His expression changed and the way he looked at Ye Shu became respectful. ¡°Miss, let¡¯s talk somewhere else.¡±


    This was within her expectations. In her previous life, she had used this spiritual liquid to stir up the entire world. To think that it would still be like this in this continent. She nodded, following him inside.


    Under the dim light, a luxuriously dressed woman sat languidly by the tea table. Her slender jade-like hands leisurely picked up the tea cup, and there were several golden hairpins on her head that dazzled the eyes. The jade pendant on her waist was transparent and bright, and it was the most eye-catching. She was elegant and noble.


    ¡°Young mistress,¡± The manager bowed respectfully. ¡°This lady is the person you¡¯re looking for.¡±


    Chu Yao¡¯s lips curled up, but she acted as if she hadn¡¯t heard anything. She raised her hand and sipped her tea.


    Seeing her like this, Ye Shu was not angry. She only smiled lightly and said, ¡°It seems like Young Mistress has no intention of receiving me. Then I shall take my leave.¡± After saying that, she turned around and left.


    Seeing that she was leaving, the shopkeeper looked at Chu Yao anxiously. But he didn¡¯t know what the young mistress wanted, so he didn¡¯t say anything.


    ¡°Miss, please wait.¡± Chu Yao slowly stood up, a smile in her eyes.


    Ye Shu paused and turned back to look at Chu Yao¡¯s noble smile.


    ¡°I was meditating just now and didn¡¯t notice anyone beside me. Please forgive me.¡± Chu Yao smiled and bowed.


    ¡°Is that so?¡± Ye Shu¡¯s expression was calm and her lips curled up. ¡°In that case, this is not a big deal.¡±


    After dismissing the people beside her, Chu Yao smiled, ¡°I heard you wanted to make a deal with me?¡±


    Ye Shu nodded and took out the medicinal liquid she refined. ¡°Young mistress, why don¡¯t you take a look at this first?¡±


    Chu Yao received the jade bottle. A dense medicinal qi surged out, and the medicinal liquid was a pure jade-green color.


    Her expression changed slightly. After a while, her expression returned to normal. She looked at Ye Shu thoughtfully and slowly put down the jade bottle.


    She smiled faintly and said, ¡°I wonder if this medicinal liquid was personally refined by Young


    Lady?¡±


    ¡°So what if it was refined by me?¡± Ye Shu lowered her head and smiled. Her eyes were glittering like stars.


    She didn¡¯t look at Chu Yao¡¯s stunned expression as she spoke. She took out a prescription and handed it to Chu Yao.


    ¡°Do you have these herbs in your shop?¡±


    Chu Yao received the prescription and examined it. A strange expression appeared on her face. Icicle Grass, Blazing Flame Flower, Nine Profound Jade Dew. These were all priceless medicinal ingredients. Her gaze toward Ye Shu became even more respectful.


    After returning the prescription, she asked without batting an eyelid, ¡°Does Young Lady want these herbs to refine a new herb liquid?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re interfering too much,¡± Ye Shu said indifferently.


    Chu Yao¡¯s expression returned to normal, and a bright light flashed in her eyes. ¡°We have all these medicinal ingredients, but¡­¡±


    ¡°I have a condition.¡±


    Ye Shu raised her hand to her chin. Her lips curled up. ¡°Please speak.¡±


    The surrounding light was faint, but Ye Shu¡¯s beauty was indistinct. Even Chu Yao, who had seen countless people, couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit dazed.


    She lowered her eyes and chuckled. ¡°Young Lady, have you heard of the Alchemist Guild?¡±


    Speaking about the Alchemist Guild, Chu Yao¡¯s complacency was obvious. Her lips curled up.


    The Alchemist Guild was famous and had great influence in the entire country and even the entire continent. Any high-level alchemist in the guild had a noble status that was not inferior to the ruler of a country. They also enjoyed extremely rich medicinal resources.


    Ye Shu furrowed her eyebrows and looked a little wearied. She never liked to be tied down. It was not her style to be involved in any groups hastily for a few herbs. If there were complications because of this, it would be troublesome even though she was not afraid of these things, it would be troublesome.


    Ye Shu opened her mouth, intending to politely refuse, but Chu Yao seemed to have seen through her thoughts. She smiled and said, ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry so much. Entering the Alchemist Guild is just a formality. You can travel as you please, and you can still enjoy rich resources. You just need to appear at some important ceremonies in the Alchemist Guild..¡±

 Chapter 9

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Under the dim lighting, it was not easy to read Ye Shu¡¯s expression. Chu Yao¡¯s heart was in turmoil as her countenance changed.


    Ye Shu¡¯s eyes flickered slightly. She looked at the jade pendant on Chu Yao¡¯s waist quietly. It was a jade green jade with flowing lights. It was obvious that it was an extraordinary item.


    After a while, the corners of her eyes curled up, and her clear eyes had an evil glint. ¡°Sure, I have a condition.¡±


    Chu Yao returned to her elegant self and smiled, ¡°Young Lady, please go ahead and state your condition.¡±


    ¡°I want that jade pendant on your waist.¡±


    Chu Yao was a tad surprised, and she looked at Ye Shu with more admiration. She gently said, ¡°You are also someone who knows what¡¯s good for you.¡± Her expression was indistinct, but there seemed to be a tinge of nostalgia.


    Ye Shu was a little puzzled, but she smiled without batting an eyelid. ¡°I like this jade pendant a lot. I wonder if Young Mistress can part with it?¡±


    ¡°Of course. Since Young Lady has an affinity with this jade pendant, I will gift it to you.¡± She removed the jade pendant and passed it to Ye Shu with a calm expression.


    Seeing that she agreed without any hesitation, Ye Shu mumbled to herself, ¡°Is this jade fake?¡± She had originally taken a fancy to this jade pendant and seemed to have a connection with Chu Yao. She had been afraid that she would need to spend more time to talk Chu Yao into giving it to her.


    After receiving it, she examined it carefully. The jade pendant in her hand was warm and cool. The carvings on it looked as if they were about to fly to the ninth heaven. When Ye Shu wanted to take a closer look, she could not examine it clearly. It was as if it was shrouded in a layer of fog.


    ¡°It did not look like a fake.¡±


    She put away the jade pendant and raised her head to look at Chu Yao. The corners of her eyes were like crescent moons, making her look like a fox. Although Chu Yao was smiling, her heart was pounding.


    ¡°Young Mistress, you are also a discerning person. The purer the medicinal liquid, the more beneficial it is to the growth of cultivation. I believe you already know the value of it.¡±


    Ye Shu smiled. ¡°You can determine the price.¡±


    Chu Yao let out a sigh of relief. She didn¡¯t lack money.


    With a spell, a pouch appeared in her hand. Said with a smile, ¡°Young lady, there are 50,000 gold coins, the herbs you want, and the badge of the Alchemist Guild. You can check the contents.¡±


    Ye Shu casually kept the waist token and carefully looked at the pouch which was the size of half a palm.


    Chu Yao¡¯s elegant smile was about to fall off her face. Her body twitched slightly. There were so many people in the Southern Dynasty who were begging to enter the Alchemist Guild, but Ye Shu didn¡¯t care for it at all.


    Could those tens of thousands of gold coins be more important than the waist token of the Alchemist Guild?


    Ye Shu did not notice her expression. She played with the storage bag in her hand and saw that it was dark and slightly petite. She looked at it curiously and stretched out her hand to find that there was indeed more to the pouch.The piles of gold coins were shining brightly.


    Ye Shu¡¯s eyes flashed as she curled her lips and played with the storage bag in her hand. ¡°50,000 gold coins is enough to buy the next mansion. The Young Mistress is indeed willing to part with her money.¡±


    Chu Yao smiled. ¡°No, it¡¯s because your medicinal liquid is worth this price.¡±


    Ye Shu put away the pouch. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I won¡¯t stand on ceremony with you.¡± After saying goodbye to Chu Yao, she stood up and left.


    Chu Yao¡¯s smile faded as she watched Ye Shu leave. She looked at the medicinal formula in her hand. Under the dim light, her expression was dark.


    Someone walked out from the shadows. It was a young master in a white robe. His voice was low and pleasant to the ears.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t think that the famous Iron Rooster would be willing to pluck its feathers. These few medicinal herbs are worth quite a lot. Just the icicle grass inside cost a lot of manpower and resources to obtain from the land of extreme cold. The other medicinal herbs are even more so¡­ Are you really willing to give it to her just like that?¡±


    Chu Yao said indifferently, ¡°Don¡¯t forget, not only am I the boss of the Hundred Herbs Hall, but I¡¯m also a dealer. Dealers all seek profit.¡± She played with the medicinal formula in her hand. The medicinal fragrance on it refreshed the heart and mind. Suddenly, Chu Yao laughed lightly.


    ¡°Do you think that the person who can afford these medicinal ingredients is an ordinary person?¡±


    That young master hesitated, ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    She focused her gaze, her eyes dark and deep. Her lips parted slightly as she slowly spoke her conjecture. ¡°I guess she¡¯s an alchemist.¡±


    ¡°What kind of joke are you playing?!¡± He sneered, clearly not believing her words. ¡°Chu Yao, don¡¯t speak nonsense. Alchemists are extremely talented, and even in that place, they are of supreme existence, let alone in this barren lower realm! Not a single one has appeared in the last thousand years!¡±


    Chu Yao raised her phoenix eyes slightly. ¡°Have you forgotten that there was once one?¡±


    The young master thought of that mysterious and peerlessly beautiful woman; she had once shaken mountains and overturned seas by herself. She had not retreated even a single inch under the siege of the ten great se


    He felt a chill and took a deep breath. His eyes were filled with respect as he berated in a low voice, ¡°Are you crazy? That person is a taboo in the lower realm.¡±


    But Chu Yao didn¡¯t care. She played with the jade bottle in her hand and suddenly laughed. ¡°Go give this to the High Lord. He¡¯ll definitely be pleasantly surprised..¡±

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    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Ye Shu walked out and was about to leave when she suddenly stopped in her tracks. She narrowed her eyes and turned to look at the old man at the corner of the counter.


    The old man was dressed in rags with a wine pot hanging from his waist. His hair and beard were all white, and his eyes were tightly shut, as if he was sleeping soundly.


    She retracted her gaze and found it strange. From the moment she entered the Hundred Herbs Hall, she had felt a probing gaze following her. However, when she looked carefully, it quickly vanished.


    Could it be that there was another expert in this tiny Hundred Herb Hall?


    At this moment, a sharp and unkind voice sounded in the Hundred Herbs Hall, interrupting her thoughts. The voice was full of mockery. ¡°I was wondering who it was. So it¡¯s the Ye family¡¯s legitimate daughter, Miss Ye. No, it should be Miss Ye now, without the legitimacy.¡±


    She covered her mouth and chuckled. ¡°Sorry, I forgot that you¡¯ve been chased out by the Ye family.¡±


    ¡°Why are you here at the Hundred Herbs Hall when you are so poor? You should know that the medicinal herbs here are all valuable items. Can you afford to pay if you damage them?¡±


    She lowered her eyes and swept her cold gaze over. The woman in front of her was wearing a light yellow dress and had a sneer on her beautiful face. She was playing with the long whip in her hand and the domineering look on her face was extremely unpleasant.


    The corners of Ye Shu¡¯s lips curled up under the veil. Her almond-shaped eyes were filled with mockery.


    She didn¡¯t expect to meet someone she knew here.


    The eldest daughter of the Tang Family, Tang Yun, was famous for being unruly and willful in the capital.


    In the past, when the Host was weak, she was often bullied and humiliated by Tang Yun, who snatched away all the rare things that she wanted. However, Tang Yun was only at the fifth level of the Qi Refining Stage now, so she wasn¡¯t a threat to her.


    As expected, Tang Yun¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw the jade pendant in Ye Shu¡¯s hand, and her face was twisted in anger and envy.


    ¡°This jade pendant looks good. I want it.¡±


    Her eyes were filled with desire as she swung the long whip to grab it. As fast as lightning, the long whip was seized tightly by a hand.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Tang Yun felt a strong force of magical power attacking her, and her hand was hit hard. She let go of her hand in pain.


    Ye Shu threw the whip away with her spiritual power, which made Tang Yun stumble a few steps back.


    ¡°Tang Yun, there are some things that you can¡¯t afford.¡±


    She still hadn¡¯t recovered from the shock, and her embarrassment turned into rage. She rolled up the whip from the ground and spat fire from her eyes. ¡°Do you think you¡¯re qualified to teach me a lesson?¡± Tang Yun suddenly swung the whip at her.


    Ye Shu stood where she was without fear. To her, the force was like an ant trying to shake a tree. Seeing that she didn¡¯t move, Tang Yun thought that she must be scared. She sneered in her heart.


    Just as the whip was about to touch Ye Shu¡¯s skin, she suddenly attacked!


    Boom!


    A strong spiritual power swept over and wrapped around the long whip, freezing it in mid-air in an instant. Then, it shot towards Tang Yun with a huge force. She was hit by a strong impact and was tossed backwards like a broken kite!


    Tang Yun vomited a mouthful of blood on the ground, and stood up with a pale face. She was shocked by Ye Shu¡¯s sudden improvement in strength, and she was furious. ¡°Do you know who I am? How dare you attack me!¡±


    At this moment, the shopkeeper walked out and scolded in a deep voice, ¡°What¡¯s the commotion?¡±


    Tang Yun¡¯s eyes lit up at once. He stood up and walked to them with a respectful smile. ¡°Manager Li, it¡¯s me. I¡¯m the eldest daughter of the Tang family in the capital. Get this piece of trash out of here! She¡¯s causing trouble here, and she even said that the Hundred Herbs Hall is a lowly place!¡±


    Ye Shu squinted at Manager Li and rubbed her chin. What kind of place was the Hundred Herbs Hall? Even the rich and powerful in the capital treated it with respect.


    Tang Yun smiled politely, but she was very proud in his heart. The owner of the Hundred Herbs Hall had monopolized all the black market. If she offended the owner of the Hundred Herbs Hall, she would have a hard time in the capital.


    Manager Li looked at her expressionlessly before lowering his head slightly.


    ¡°Miss Ye, the boss said that you can give me any instructions from now on.¡±


    Tang Yun was shocked upon seeing Manager Li¡¯s respectful attitude towards Ye Shu. ¡°Manager, are you kidding me? Do you know who she is? She¡¯s just a loser from the Ye family. She was kicked out by the Ye family yesterday!¡±


    Ye Shu was unmoved as she played with the jade pendant in her hand. Her smile was hidden in her eyes.


    Manager Li¡¯s face turned cold. He looked at Tang Yun and said expressionlessly, ¡°Please mind your words, Miss. She¡¯s a VIP of the Hundred Herbs Hall..¡±

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    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    VIP?


    She looked at Ye Shu in disbelief; her face was pale. How could this be? She was a good-for-nothing that everyone despised. How could she be a VIP of the Hundred Herbs Hall?


    ¡°It just happens that I have something to tell you.¡± Ye Shu put the jade back and looked at Tang Yun.


    ¡°I don¡¯t really like this Miss Tang. From now on, no one from the Tang family can enter the black market. Can you do that?¡±


    Tang Yun felt incredulous. She sneered, ¡°Ye Shu, you¡¯re daydreaming! Whether it¡¯s the black market or the Hundred Herbs Hall, our Tang family would have a stake. How could we let you¡­¡±


    ¡°Yes,¡± Manager Li agreed without hesitation.¡± Miss Ye, I will report this to the owner. From now on, be it the black market or the Hundred Herbs Hall, there will be no Tang family members.¡±


    Surprise flashed across Ye Shu¡¯s eyes. She had only wanted to sound him out to see how much his boss valued her. She didn¡¯t expect Manager Li to really agree.


    Tang Yun¡¯s smile froze on her face. She looked at Manager Li in shock. ¡°Manager, the Tang Family is one of the four great families of the Southern Empire! Are you really going to remove the Tang Family from the black market?¡±


    Manager Li was expressionless and didn¡¯t even look at her. ¡°See the guest out.¡±


    People surrounded her, and Tang Yun¡¯s face turned pale.


    It was over for the Tang family. Without the black market, the Tang family would be finished.


    Just as she was about to plead for mercy, she heard a chuckle beside her ear. She turned around and saw Ye Shu¡¯s lips curling up slightly. His almond-shaped eyes were sparkling with starlight and she looked extremely beautiful. However, to her, she looked even colder.


    ¡°Please tell her that I, Ye Shu, will always¡­¡±


    Ye Shu raised her head. Her black hair hung down to her waist. A breeze blew past her light-colored veil, covering half of Ye Shu¡¯s face where there were terrifying scars. However, she was smiling. ¡°¡­get back at them one by one.¡±


    Tang Yun was scared out of her wits and fled in panic.


    Looking at her fleeing figure, Ye Shu burst out laughing. ¡°What a coward.¡±


    After bidding farewell to the shopkeeper, Ye Shu walked through the streets. For some unknown reason, she walked into a dead end. Ye Shu looked a little puzzled. Looking around, the air was dark and humid. Occasionally, there would be astral winds breaking through the air, sounding like the screams of ghosts.


    ¡°Why did I end up here¡­ this doesn¡¯t seem like the way home.¡±


    ¡°Lady.¡±


    A hoarse voice broke the silence.


    Alarmed, she gripped the long sword at her waist and looked around. She shouted coldly, ¡°Who is it?¡±


    In the shadows, an old man slowly walked out. He was dressed in a black broad robe, and the hood of his robe cast a shadow over his face. Only his turbid eyes were revealed as he stared straight at her, as sharp as an eagle.


    ¡°Haha¡­¡± He laughed softly. His hoarse voice was a little strange. He stared at Ye Shu intently and said,¡± You have a strong medicinal scent on you. ¡±


    Ye Shu was slightly shocked and pretended not to understand. She smiled and said, ¡°The smell of the medicine, are you referring to the herbs I bought at the Herbal Hall just now? Old man, you can see them once you leave this alley.¡±


    The old man¡¯s lips curled up mysteriously. ¡°Young lady, there¡¯s no need to pretend. You know alchemy, right?¡±


    Hearing this, Ye Shu tensed up and looked at him coldly. ¡°What do you want?¡±


    ¡°Give me all your prescriptions.¡± His turbid eyes flashed with greed.


    Ye Shu looked at him and suddenly chuckled. ¡°Why would an alchemist give his prescription to others so easily? Could it be that you don¡¯t understand this as well?¡±


    The old man¡¯s expression was unclear as he smiled strangely. ¡°You refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit.¡±


    His five fingers turned into claws and a cold aura seeped out. He flew in front of Ye Shu. Ye Shu curled her lips and moved slightly to the side. With a single misstep, she appeared behind him. Faint qi pervaded the air and attacked the old man. The old man¡¯s body shook and Ye Shu was pushed away.


    She took a few steps back, surprised. This person¡¯s strength couldn¡¯t be underestimated.


    Ye Shu took out her sword. A spiritual sword aura was mustered as she pointed it at the old man. He raised his demonic palm, and a gust of cold wind arose. Ye Shu narrowed her eyes. Qi poured into the sword continuously. In an instant, a cold light shot out in all directions. The old man turned around and wanted to snatch the sword away. Ye Shu turned her finger and pointed it at the old man¡¯s throat.


    Ye Shu chuckled as her eyes sparkled. ¡°Old man, do you still want to compete?¡±


    The old man smiled and disappeared.


    He then whispered into Ye Shu¡¯s ear, ¡°We will meet again.¡±


    Ye Shu narrowed her eyes and her lips suddenly formed a lotus-like smile. In a few steps, she flew away from this place..

 Chapter 12

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Ye Shu returned to her room and reviewed the cultivation technique. She silently chanted the cultivation incantation in her heart. A long string of words rushed into her mind, causing her to frown in discomfort. She closed her eyes and focused, feeling the transformation technique of the Foundation Building realm. Her entire body was enveloped by a halo.


    She had a premonition just now that she was brimming with spiritual power and was about to reach the threshold of the Foundation Establishment stage. She had just started to meditate and cultivate when she had that premonition of a breakthrough.


    She felt that her diaphragm had become incomparably hot, and her qi was pouring into her diaphragm continuously, causing it to shine brightly!


    It was said that the Foundation Establishment stage was the manifestation of a saintly beast. If one was lucky enough, they could subdue it and keep it by their side. It would be of great help to their future cultivation.


    Her fingers brushed across the air continuously, marking out the image of a white tiger! Her eyes flickered as she watched the white tiger roar into the sky. Its half-illusory and half-real form was faintly discernible, and its body was incomparably huge. Finally, it let out an earth-shattering roar from its mouth!


    Beads of sweat started to appear on Ye Shu¡¯s forehead. The white tiger kept struggling. She injected half of her qi to control it, but it bounced back.


    She muttered to herself as she formed a seal. The seal broke into pieces during the fight.


    She felt her heart tighten, and suddenly, a fragmented pain came over her. Blood sprayed out from the corner of her mouth. She was secretly angry. She didn¡¯t expect this white tiger to be so difficult to deal with!


    Her eyes suddenly opened, and they shone with blood-red light! No matter what, she had to subdue this white tiger!


    ¡°Imprison.¡± Her voice was cold as she spat it out from her lips and her eyes became extremely cold.


    She exerted all her strength to send out a stream of qi towards the white tiger. The white tiger swung its tail and its angry roar shook the entire room, as if it was going to charge towards her face!


    Ye Shu sneered. Qi flowed into her diaphragm endlessly and actually turned into a physical entity. In an instant, the situation changed!


    ¡°Break!¡±


    The roars of the white tiger seemed to pierce through one¡¯s eardrums. The cold wind was so strong that it was like a knife that was about to pierce through Ye Shu¡¯s skin. Ye Shu stood up against the wind and her qi surged!


    She clasped her hands and mustered up sharp qi. The clear and melodious cry of a phoenix seemed to pierce through the ninth heavens and rush towards the heart of the white tiger¡¯s brows!


    The white tiger roared in pain. In the end, its body kept shrinking, but it was on par with Ye Shu. Its voice gradually weakened.


    Ye Shu heaved a sigh of relief. A streak of white light flashed across her eyes. With a seal, the white tiger transformed into an aura and burrowed into her glabella. Her entire body exuded the pressure unique to someone who had just built her foundation.


    After a short while, she let out a breath of turbid air and her body collapsed.


    She frowned and muttered in a low voice, ¡°Is this ferocious beast so hard to deal with?¡± She focused her attention on the space between her brows. At this moment, the white tiger was curling up weakly and its aura was very weak.


    Perhaps she could wait for it to recover before checking it out.


    Just as she was about to refer to the cultivation technique again, she realized that the cultivation technique was missing! Ye Shuxin was shocked. Who was it that took away her cultivation technique without a sound? She searched everywhere but there was no trace of it!


    After searching for a long time, there was still no trace of the cultivation technique. Ye Shu¡¯s gaze became more and more serious. Could it be that there was something unusual about this cultivation technique? Who was it that wanted to take away the cultivation technique while she was cultivating? She calmed her mind and used her divine sense to search around, but it was to no avail.


    Suddenly, an extremely soft sound came from a corner. Alarm bells rang in her heart. She picked up the sword in her hand and asked cautiously, ¡°Who is it?¡±


    Ye Shu walked over slowly and realized that her white jade bottle was lying on the ground. Ye Shu frowned in puzzlement. This white jade bottle was the white jade bottle that she used to store the spiritual liquid. She clearly remembered that she had put it away properly. Why was it here?


    She tested it with her sword, but the jade bottle did not move. Ye Shu picked it up and sized it up. Her cold eyes scanned around. The items in the room did not change at all. It was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Looking out of the window, one could even see dead leaves falling.


    Frowning, she sat on the bed and chose to give up searching.


    Ye Shu took out the few medicinal ingredients from her pouch. In an instant, the room was filled with a brilliant light and a rich medicinal fragrance rushed out. She could sense the powerful spiritual aura contained within. Ye Shu looked at the medicinal ingredients in hee palm and raised her eyebrows slightly.


    Unexpectedly, the most common medicinal herbs in her previous life were extremely rare items here. They even contained powerful spiritual energy.


    After taking out a portion of the medicinal herbs, Ye Shu¡¯s hands conjured up a cold blue flame that quickly wrapped around them. A faint fragrance was emitted in the air, and after a short while, it intertwined and turned into ashes. After a short while, two round and plump pills appeared in Ye Shu¡¯s hands, emitting golden light.


    If others would definitely be shocked if they were to see this. This was a pill that even a mighty figure at the Soul Formation would go crazy over. It was a supreme-grade pill! Even a highly-rank alchemist would need several days and nights to refine one.. Yet she actually managed to refine it so easily!

 Chapter 13

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Looking at the golden pills in her hand, her lips curled up. She placed the pills into the jade bottle and sealed it before putting it away.


    Then, she took out some low-grade medicinal herbs. The blue flames flickered for a moment, and the medicinal herbs condensed into a drop of essence. She diluted this drop of essence with water and filled up the five medicinal bottles individually.


    It was not that Ye Shu was stingy. When she gave the same spiritual liquid to the owner of the Hundred Herbs Hall just now, her shocked expression was not fake. It showed that even if the spiritual liquid was diluted five times, it was still a precious thing that could not be easily obtained with money.


    If she took out the undiluted essence, even Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators would explode in death because they could not withstand it. It might even cause a reign of terror in the outside world.


    The warning from that person in her previous life was still ringing in her ears.Ye Shu lowered her eyes and kept the five bottles of spiritual liquid.


    At the same time, on a snowy mountain, white snow was fluttering in the wind. It was long and continuous, and it seemed to be letting out a vibrating sound.


    A man dressed in white was sitting cross-legged on the peak of the mountain. Snow was falling on his body, but he remained unmoved, as if he was one with the world.


    Suddenly, a clear cry of a phoenix pierced through the ninth heavens. In an instant, the setting sun in the west surpassed blood and half the sky turned red. It was like a ferocious beast stretching out its claws.


    He slowly opened his eyes. There was no warmth in his cold eyes as he muttered softly, ¡°I¡¯m afraid the world is going to be in chaos.¡±


    The man slowly stood up. His tall figure seemed to be aloof and untainted by the world. His fingers moved slightly; conjuring a stream of light before he flew away.


    ¡ª¡ª


    Just as Ye Shu pushed open the door, she saw that the outside was filled with wolves. The trees and houses have all collapsed. There were obvious signs of a fight just now. Her heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly flew to the front yard, only to see Mrs. Ye lying in a pool of blood, barely breathing.


    Her heart sank and she had a bad feeling.


    ¡°Mother!¡± Ye Shu quickly walked over to Mrs. Ye and helped her up. Seeing that her eyes were tightly shut, she hurriedly took her pulse and her pupils constricted.


    Her heart meridians were shattered, and the spiritual energy in her body had completely dissipated. There was barely any vitality left in her body. it was as though Mrs Ye had been poisoned.


    This was the first time Ye Shu felt helpless. She had never seen this poison before. She frantically took out the Blood Qi Pill and fed it to Mrs. Ye.


    Mrs. Ye coughed and opened her eyes slowly.


    Joy flashed across Ye Shu¡¯s eyes. ¡°Mom, you¡¯re awake!¡±


    Mrs Ye panted with difficulty. When she saw Ye Shu, her eyes were filled with fear. She hurriedly pushed Ye Shu. ¡°Shu-er, leave quickly! They will be back soon. Your father, he¡­¡±


    Ye Shu suddenly asked, ¡°What happened to Father?¡±


    Mrs Ye¡¯s aged face turned pale, her eyes rolled back and she spat out a mouthful of blood!


    ¡°Mother!¡± Ye Shu screamed in shock. Her voice was sorrowful and her eyes were bloodshot. Suddenly, she saw a flash of light beside Mrs. Ye. She looked at it and picked it up, and her eyes immediately turned blood-red!


    She stood up slowly, flames of rage burning in her chest.


    It was the Ye family!


    Ye Shu carried Mrs. Ye and flew into the room. She gently placed the unconscious Mrs. Ye on the bed and spoke calmly.


    ¡°Mother, I¡¯ll get the antidote for you. Wait for me.¡±


    Mrs Ye was groggy, but awakened upon hearing Ye Shu¡¯s words. She struggled to get up and said in a panic, ¡°Don¡¯t go! Shu-er, don¡¯t go!¡±


    However, in the next moment, Ye Shu appeared in front of her and touched her sleeping acupoint with her index finger. Mrs. Ye could not resist the drowsiness and opened her eyes wide to look at Ye Shu¡¯s calm eyes. Just as she was about to speak, she quickly fell asleep.


    After settling Mrs. Ye down, the calmness on Ye Shu¡¯s face vanished completely. Her aura surged and a terrifying murderous intent filled the entire house in an instant, as if she was hibernating in the Ninth Heaven!


    As she flew towards the Ye Residence, she could hear the wind blowing beside her ears. Ye Shu¡¯s eyes were filled with coldness!


    Ye Residence.


    Ye Ting was twisted around by a few servants as he kneeled on the ground in a sorry state. His hair was messy and covered his face. His clothes were also tattered and his entire body was covered in blood. He still lifted his head and looked straight at Ye Zhang in front of him. Even though he had turned into this state, he was rejoicing in his heart.


    Luckily, Shu Er¡¯s room was hidden and was not found by these people. He hoped that she could hide far away and not be implicated by them.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t expect this, did you, Ye Ting? One day, you will fall into my hands.¡± Ye Zhang¡¯s face was twisted with excitement as he quietly appraised Ye Ting¡¯s sorry state. He lifted his leg and stomped down on Ye Ting¡¯s back. Ye Ting¡¯s face turned pale, and the sound of bones cracking could be heard. He immediately felt his blood rush up, and he almost fainted with a groan.


    At this moment, Ye Zhang laughed proudly. Spiritual energy surged in his hands as he whistled through the air, carrying a powerful momentum as he charged towards Ye Ting!


    Bang!


    Ye Ting¡¯s abdomen suffered a heavy blow.. He crashed into a tree and felt his heart rupture as his blood surged!

 Chapter 14

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    He struggled to stand up, his blood staining his face and clothes red. He panted, looking extremely weak. However, his eyes were still fixed on Ye Zhang with determination as he slowly opened his mouth with a hoarse voice.


    ¡°The two of us know the truth of the match from ten years ago. Right now, my meridians are damaged and I am unable to train. It is all thanks to you.¡±


    ¡°Ye Zhang, I have already become like this. Are you still not satisfied?¡±


    Ye Zhang¡¯s face suddenly darkened. With a twisted face, he waved his hand and sent his spiritual power charging straight at Ye Ting!


    Ye Ting was forced to kneel on the ground. His eyes rolled back and blood flowed out of the corner of his mouth. His consciousness started to fade, but his voice was sharp and piercing.


    ¡°Satisfied? What should I be satisfied? Ye Ting, what right does a piece of trash like you have to be a direct descendant of the Ye Family? I¡¯m talented and intelligent, but I¡¯ve always been bound by the identity of a bastard son! So what if I intentionally poisoned you so that you couldn¡¯t cultivate? Hahaha! If you have the guts, then beat me to death now!¡±


    He lowered his head and stared at Ye Ting with a sinister look in his eyes. He gritted his teeth and whispered into Ye Ting¡¯s ear. Suddenly, he laughed sinisterly.


    ¡°You are also a fool. Do you think that you can still obtain the Ye Family¡¯s protection in the future when you have severed ties with them? However, it suits me. I don¡¯t mind torturing you while the people from the Ye Residence are out training.¡±


    ¡°As for you ants¡­ Why do you think that I, a middle-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, have kept you alive when I can crush you to death with one hand?¡±


    ¡°I want to trample on you. I want the Ye family to suffer in order to appease the hatred in my heart!¡±


    He threw his head back and laughed. His laughter was filled with twisted excitement and cruelty.


    Ye Ting suddenly raised his head and looked at him coldly. His dark face and eyes were bloodshot. ¡°If you have anything, come at me. Don¡¯t bully my wife and daughter!¡±


    Ye Zhang¡¯s smile was twisted for a moment. He lifted his leg and kicked Ye Ting out with strong spiritual energy!


    Ye Ting crashed into a tree and slumped down powerlessly. His head was lowered and his mouth was bleeding. He was almost unconscious, but a foot was firmly stepping on his arm, making cracking sounds. Ye Ting¡¯s face turned pale.


    ¡°You think you¡¯re qualified to negotiate with me? Let me tell you, I¡¯ll find your daughter even if I have to dig three feet into the ground! I¡¯ll sell her to a brothel. Although she¡¯s a little ugly, she¡¯s still a rich mistress after all. That feeling will definitely be soul-stirring¡­¡±


    Ye Ting suddenly raised his head, his eyes surging with hatred and fury. ¡°You bastard! I¡¯m going to kill you!¡±


    He mustered his strength and rushed forward madly. A powerful air current surged and he was sent flying by Ye Zhang¡¯s palm! He fell to the ground and vomited a large pool of blood!


    ¡°You want your daughter to live, don¡¯t you?¡± Ye Zhang teased as he looked at his sorry figure. Suddenly, he chuckled. ¡°If you want your daughter to live, sure. If you have the guts, stand up now and fight with me.¡±


    ¡°If you win, I won¡¯t cause any more trouble for your family anymore.¡±


    Ye Ting seemed to have heard the sound of hope and slowly propped himself up from the ground. His clothes were ragged and his hair was in a mess. However, a pair of eagle-like sharp eyes stared at Ye Zhang the entire time as he raised his hand to circulate his spiritual power.


    Bang!


    Ye Zhang raised his hand and his spiritual force surged. He suddenly struck out with a tremendous force towards Ye Ting¡¯s abdomen!


    Ye Ting staggered a few steps back, his face pale as his body swayed, but he did not collapse. At this time, the spiritual force did not let up, and like the pressure of Mount Tai, it attacked fiercely. He raised his hand to block the attack but still could not withstand the heavy blow and fell backwards like a broken kite!


    Ye Zhang rushed forward, and the spiritual power in his hands flowed like a flood. In an instant, a hurricane erupted, and even the surrounding trees were almost uprooted by this gale! With a loud bang, a blinding light shot towards Ye Ting¡¯s chest!


    A huge hole was smashed open with him at the center. Ye Ting collapsed into the hole, barely breathing!


    The servant beside him said worriedly, ¡°Master, he seems to be dying.¡±


    Ye Zhang¡¯s lips curled into a smile. He was extremely arrogant. ¡°The Ye family is mine now. A useless person is dead. What¡¯s there to worry about?¡±


    He raised his voice and said impudently, ¡°Trash, stand up. If you want your daughter to live, think of a way to defeat me.¡±


    A burnt smell spread from the huge hole. Ye Ting lay on the ground and was buried by the sand. He heard Ye Zhang¡¯s laughter and moved his fingers. His consciousness supported him as he staggered to his feet.


    No, he could not fall¡­ He had to defeat Ye Zhang. Otherwise, his daughter would not live!


    Ye Zhang walked over mockingly and looked down at Ye Ting from the entrance of the cave. He raised his eyebrows with contempt in his eyes. ¡°Trash, why aren¡¯t you moving? Stand up if you have the guts. Stand up and hit me!¡±


    Ye Ting¡¯s diaphragm was accumulating spiritual energy. Suddenly, for some unknown reason, he felt a powerful spiritual energy being injected into his back. It was like a mountain flood erupting as he waved his palm towards Ye Zhang, who was in front of him!


    Boom!


    The sky was bright, as if guided by a powerful force. Ye Zhang¡¯s expression changed; he was about to defend against the attack when his body was sent flying by the violent vibration! He fell to the ground and spat out a mouthful of blood, staring at the hole in disbelief!


    ¡°Ye Zhang, accept your loss.¡± A clear voice rang out..

 Chapter 15

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Ye Zhang¡¯s eyes widened. The woman in front of him was staring at him without blinking. It was as if she was looking at a corpse, sending a chill through him.


    Her temperament was as cold as the moon in the sky. With a veil covering her face, the pair of almond-shaped eyes that were revealed were captivating. It was as deep and cold as a bottomless lake, surging with strong murderous intent.


    It was as though he had seen a ghost. With a horrified expression, he asked, ¡°Ye Shu?!¡±


    He seemed to have seen Ye Shu appear from behind Ye Ting just now. In other words, could Ye Shu have been the person who injected spirit energy into Ye Ting and sent him flying with a slap?


    Since when did she have such powerful spiritual force?


    Ye Shu walked straight over to help Ye Ting up and continuously poured spiritual power into his body. Only then did he slowly wake up. He opened his eyes groggily and was slightly stunned to see Ye Shu.


    ¡°Shu-er?¡± He suddenly came to and hurriedly pushed Ye Shu away. He widened his eyes and shouted anxiously, ¡°Quick, run! Shu-er, don¡¯t bother about me, run! Ye Zhang¡¯s strength is not to be underestimated. You can¡¯t beat him!¡±


    The coldness that spread throughout her body suddenly dissipated, and her eyes welled up with tears. This was her father. Even if his life was in danger, her safety was his foremost concern.


    ¡°Father, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll get you out safely. I¡¯ll also save mother,¡± Ye Shu said softly. She used her index finger on Ye Ting¡¯s acupoints to stabilize him. When Ye Ting realized what she wanted to do, he shouted anxiously, ¡°Come back! Shu-er¡­¡±


    Ye Shu did not pay heed to the movements behind her. She flew towards Ye Zhang. The long sword in her hand was extremely sharp, as if it was going to cut through the sky. It reflected her cold and bone-chilling face as she walked towards him step by step!


    No matter how powerful a Divine Lady¡¯s bloodline was, her oppressive might was always overwhelming!


    The strong pressure took Ye Zhang aback. He held back his fear and stood at the same spot. He narrowed his eyes and looked at Ye Shu, ¡°What do you want?¡±


    Ye Shu looked at him coldly. Her wrist trembled slightly. At this moment, a wave of sword qi broke through the shackles in the air and rushed towards him! Ye Zhang¡¯s blood rushed up from the shock. He knelt on the ground, bleeding.


    The surrounding servants were furious and surrounded her to attack with strong spiritual force. Ye Shu swung the sword in her hand and glanced at them coldly. She sneered.


    ¡°You¡¯ve overestimated yourselves.¡±


    ¡°Ah¡ª¡±


    The screams echoed in the Ye Residence, causing the crows in the surrounding forest to fly! The servants were sprawled in pools of blood while Ye Zhang was lying on the ground, bleeding from his mouth. He gritted his teeth and looked at her.


    ¡°Wretch!¡±


    Ye Shu was unmoved. She looked down at him and smiled. She walked over and stepped on his chest fiercely, pointing her sword at his throat. ¡°Hand over the antidote.¡±


    Ye Zhang pretended not to understand and asked coldly, ¡°What antidote?¡±


    At this moment, he felt a sharp pain in his abdomen. Ye Shu laughed softly and took out the medicine bottle. She sprinkled the powder on him. His abdomen was in intense pain as if it was being eaten by ants. Sweat broke out on his forehead and his face gradually became distorted.


    ¡°You¡¯d better think it through before you speak. Otherwise, I¡¯ll have a hundred ways to torture you.¡±


    Ye Zhang gritted his teeth, his eyes burning. ¡°I don¡¯t know!¡±


    Before he could finish his sentence, his abdomen suffered a heavy blow. With a whoosh, Ye Shu brandished her long sword. The flesh on his abdomen was cut into pieces. Ye Zhang could not help but let out a scream. Just as Ye Shu was about to continue attacking, Ye Zhang spoke up.


    ¡°I¡¯ll give it to you! Stop torturing me!¡±


    Ye Shu retracted her hand and quietly watched Ye Zhang roll on the ground in agony. Then, he slowly took out a medicine bottle from his sleeve. She took it and sniffed it. After confirming that it was not poisonous, she put it away.


    At this moment, Ye Zhang¡¯s expression changed. He threw out an item from his sleeve. In a split second, a stream of light flew into the sky above the Ye Residence. Immediately after, a clear voice exploded in the sky!


    Ye Shu¡¯s heart sank. This was the Ye Residence¡¯s special emergency summoning order! Once it was activated, the Ye Residence would open up an inescapable net. Furthermore, the people from the Ye Family would sense it and come back to help. They would also activate the protective array!


    ¡°Hahaha! Ye Shu, don¡¯t even think about escaping now! You won¡¯t be able to escape! This will be the date of your death anniversary!¡±


    Ye Zhang threw his head back and laughed wantonly. His eyes were filled with the excitement and pleasure of revenge. Suddenly, a hole appeared in his chest. He looked at Ye Shu in disbelief. She was slowly pulling back the sword that was stabbed into Ye Zhang¡¯s chest. Her lips curled up.


    ¡°Even if I die, you will die before me.¡±


    He was furious, but the blood in his chest flowed even faster.. His vision darkened and he slowly fainted¡­

 Chapter 16

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    The sky gradually darkened, as if it was shrouded in layers of black fog, and a hurricane was sweeping violently! Ye Shu had a bad premonition. Her eyes moved slightly as she prepared to fly away with Ye Ting, but the sky seemed to be covered by an inescapable net and they could not move forward.


    At this moment, a voice rang out beside her. ¡°Miss! Follow me!¡±


    Ye Shu turned around. It was the servant who used to serve the Host. It was Ji Tao. Sheheld Ye Shu¡¯s hand anxiously.


    ¡°I know where the eye of the array is! Miss, just follow me!¡±


    Boom!


    The violent noise caused Ye Shu to freeze in her tracks. The trees in front of her turned into dust, and Ye Shuang and a number of Ye family members were standing in front of her. A cold smile hung on her lips.


    Ji Tao held Ye Shu¡¯s hand and took two steps back. Her face was pale. ¡°M-Miss¡­¡±


    ¡°Wretched slave!¡± Ye Shuang¡¯s expression was dark as she slapped Ji Tao, sending her flying. She fell to the ground and rolled pathetically.


    Without the support of Ji Tao, the oppressive aura of the array rushed towards Ye Shu. Ye Shu felt as if Mount Tai was pressing down on her. Blood flowed out of the corner of her mouth. She supported Ye Ting as they were forced to kneel on the ground by the aura.


    Ye Shuang bent down and looked at her coldly. She grabbed Ye Shu¡¯s chin and forced her to look into her eyes.


    ¡°I had wanted to spare your lives, but I didn¡¯t expect you to be so reckless.¡± Her voice was filled with regret as she raised her sharp blade. ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t keep you anymore.¡±


    As soon as she finished her sentence, the sharp blade in her hand stabbed towards Ye Shu¡¯s chest. Ye Shu closed her eyes, hiding her despair,


    Suddenly, someone pounced towards her. Ye Shu opened her eyes and saw Ji Tao on top of her, blood flowing out from the corner of her mouth.


    Seeing the blood spreading on Ji Tao¡¯s chest, Ye Shu¡¯s mind went blank.


    She froze on the spot as she regarded Ji Tao. The pain in her heart became even more intense, but she seemed to show no reaction at all.


    Ji Tao saw her gaze and gave her a weak smile. Blood dripped onto Ye Shu¡¯s dress.


    When Ye Shuang saw Ji Tao shielding Ye Shu, her eyes were filled with disgust. ¡°Wretch¡±


    She wanted to kick Ji Tao away, but Ji Tao held onto Ye Shuang¡¯s thigh tightly, not letting her move an inch.


    Seeing this burden, Ye Shuang¡¯s eyes were filled with anger. She pulled out the sword from Ji Tao¡¯s chest and stabbed it again. She only smiled when Ji Tao stopped breathing.


    ¡°Ji Tao¡ª¡± Ye Shu wailed. Blood and tears mixed in her eyes. Her voice was intermittent and sounded exceptionally sorrowful.


    ¡°Are you heartbroken?¡± Ye Shuang laughed softly, her voice sounding like it came from the heavens. ¡°Then I¡¯ll send you down to hell to reunite with her.¡±


    She walked over slowly, her footsteps were light and seemed to trod onto Ye Shu¡¯s heart.


    Just as Ye Shuang was about to pierce her blade into Ye Shu¡¯s mouth, she suddenly screamed and flew backward. Ye Shuang rolled a few times and a streak of light flashed past. She screamed in pain as she felt the pain of a knife cutting into her body.


    When the scream died down, Ye Shu¡¯s vision became blurry. She saw a figure stopping in front of her and picking her up.


    Ye Shu saw a white figure and couldn¡¯t see it clearly. It seemed to be the guard who protected the Host in the past. She called out tentatively.


    ¡°Bai Chen.¡±


    His deep voice sounded steadily. ¡°Miss, I¡¯m here.¡±


    She opened her mouth, wanting to speak, but large mouthfuls of blood gushed out, and her consciousness gradually became blurry.


    A steady stream of qi flowed into her body from behind. Ye Shu felt as if her flesh and bones were being reconstructed, giving her a unique sense of comfort.


    After a long time, the distant horizon was filled with people. The leader of the group, Old Master Ye, saw Ye Zhang lying in a pool of blood and was furious.


    ¡°You traitors are courting death!¡±


    His voice was loud and clear, like the ringing of a bell, and his presence was overwhelming!


    Ye Shu stood up slowly and tried her best to resist the black fog that was getting closer and closer to her. The overwhelming pressure came at her and she felt that she could not breathe. Her expression, which was initially relaxed, suddenly turned cold and her forehead started to break out in cold sweat.


    Bai Chen¡¯s brows were tightly furrowed. He was clearly surprised by how the black fog had passed him and charged straight at Ye Shu.


    He hurriedly chanted the incantation, but it was not as fast as the black fog. The black fog turned into a sharp blade and pierced into Ye Shu¡¯s chest. Instantly, black blood appeared at the corner of Ye Shu¡¯s mouth.


    Her face turned pale and she staggered a few steps back. A heart-wrenching pain hit her and her limbs started to turn weak.


    ¡°Miss!¡±


    Bai Chen was shocked and was about to come over when Ye Shu reprimanded him sternly, ¡°Don¡¯t come over! With your strength, you¡¯ll be devoured if you come over!¡±


    At this moment, Ye Shu was enduring a heart-wrenching pain. She felt as though her entire body was broken. Her bones seemed to have been melted and reconstructed. She was overcome by a feeling that her skin and flesh were being torn apart. She clenched her teeth tightly and her eyes took on a red hue..

 Chapter 17

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Old Master Ye looked coldly at her pained expression from above and sneered. She had overestimated herself and dared to offend the Ye family¡¯s protective array.


    Ye Ting slowly woke up. When he saw Ye Shu¡¯s condition, he was shocked. He tried his best to break through the black fog surrounding Ye Shu, but he could not move at all.


    Just as Bai Chen was feeling a headache, a wisp of black mist suddenly rushed toward Bai Chen¡¯s glabella. Bai Chen was alarmed and quickly dodged. The trees behind him instantly turned into a pool of black water.


    Bai Chen¡¯s expression changed drastically as he hurriedly looked at Ye Shu. Ye Ting¡¯s heart sank when he realized how powerful the black fog was, and he looked at Ye Shu even more anxiously.


    Ye Shu tried her best to circulate the remaining spiritual energy in her body. Like a violent beast, she stood firmly on the ground. Her eyes were red. The weak spiritual energy that surrounded Ye Shu seemed as though it was going to be broken by tentacles.


    The black fog was very powerful. It tried to get in bit by bit. The pressure around Ye Shu made him feel as if she was experiencing the pain of nirvana. She let out a low roar and suddenly, spiritual aura fluctuations rippled out with her as the center!


    In an instant, the trees in the courtyard swayed, creating a wave!


    Bai Chen looked at the violent fluctuations in the courtyard with a worried gaze. He clenched his fists tightly, his palms already sweating.


    However, the black fog was not affected at all. Instead, under the fluctuation emitted by Ye Shu, it broke through the barrier and headed straight for Ye Shu¡¯s glabella!


    Ye Shu hurriedly tried to resist, but her internal organs seemed to have shattered from the impact. She spat out a pool of black blood and was in a daze. The only element supporting her was the willpower in her eyes.


    She stood still, her eyes shining with a cold light. She would never give up no matter what.


    Another black sharp blade attacked. This time, the bloodiness on the blade could be seen, exuding a vicious aura. It was backed up by black mist at the side, and seemed even more powerful than before.


    The blood at the corner of Ye Shu¡¯s mouth was tinged with evilness. She curled her lips and her eyes shone. She raised her hands and used all her strength!


    Suddenly, the jade pendant in her arms flew out and floated above her, emitting a dazzling purple gold light!


    Under the cleansing of the Spirit Gathering Array, the tainted black aura gradually disappeared. In an instant, Ye Shu¡¯s body seemed to be reconstructed and the pain around her also disappeared.


    The purple lightning and the Spirit Gathering Array in the sky shined with a brilliant light, forming two shockwaves of energy. Under the attack of the purple lightning, the Spirit Gathering Array didn¡¯t retreat at all. Instead, it became increasingly fierce and the light became increasingly bright!


    ¡°Boom!¡± Another beam of light streaked across the sky, and thunder rumbled. It was extremely low and deep, like a sorrowful and terrifying howl!


    The jade pendant transformed into a Spiritual Array and slowly rose into the air. However, the light in the courtyard was still as bright as before, and it seemed to be on the verge of breaking through the brilliance.


    Above, the Spirit Gathering Array spun rapidly and shattered into pieces from the center. Like sharp blades, it attacked in all directions.


    The sky became darker and darker, oppressing everyone¡¯s nerves and making them feel cold. The blood-red light that lit up in the sky broke through the shackles bit by bit and slowly surrounded them.


    The Spirit Gathering Array let out a clear cry that was pleasing to the ears and intertwined with the sorrowful and painful roar in the sky.


    Gradually, the loud noises in the sky became softer, and the light gradually dimmed. It was replaced by the residual blood in the distant horizon. The Spirit Gathering Array let out another clear cry, and the sharp and light sound assaulted everyone¡¯s eardrums.


    Ye Shu felt her body become light and agile. She raised her head and looked at the Spirit Gathering Array above her. Her eyes were tranquil. Bai Chen, who was beside her, also noticed the Spirit Gathering Array. Instantly, surprise filled his eyes. He looked at Ye Shu with a complicated gaze.


    ¡°Miss used to be weak; since when did she have a divine weapon?


    The people behind Old Master Ye were also shocked. They looked at each other in dismay. Those who knew what was going on exclaimed, their voices trembling, ¡°This, this is an ancient divine artifact!¡±


    Old Master Ye looked at Ye Shu¡¯s movements with a solemn and unclear expression. His eyes were filled with gloominess. Initially, he was only surprised that Ye Shu had raised her strength to the Foundation Building realm within a short period of time. Since she had the talent, he wanted to use this protective formation to roughen her a little before bringing her back to the Ye family.


    He did not expect her to have a divine weapon!


    A strong murderous intent flashed across Old Master Ye¡¯s eyes. Ye Shu could not be left alive! Since they had already formed a grudge, it was impossible for them to return to the past.He


    He might as well destroy her before she grew up!

 Chapter 18

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Old Master Ye looked down from high up in the sky. He lowered his eyes and scolded coldly, ¡°Ye Zhang, how long are you going to pretend for? Since she attacked you, you don¡¯t have to show any mercy!¡±


    Ye Shu¡¯s eyes moved slightly. She turned around to look at Ye Zhang. Ye Zhang, who was lying in a pool of blood, had already stood up slowly. His eyes were filled with evilness. The blood dripping from his body was even more alluring. The curve of his lips was extremely mysterious.


    ¡°Yes, Father.¡± He wiped the blood from the corner of his lips and stared straight at Ye Shu, murder intent surging in his eyes.


    Ye Shu was alarmed. He was actually still alive! In a split second, the world transformed. When she opened her eyes again, the two of them were already in a dark forest. Bai Chen, who was beside her, had also followed them for some reason. However, she could not afford to be surprised as she looked around and her eyes suddenly narrowed.


    This should be a small dimension created by the Guardian Array.


    He swept a glance at Bai Chen with a strange look in his eyes. Then, he stretched his muscles and pulled out a rusty blade. The blade flickered with a cold light and emitted a terrifying aura in the gloomy forest. The oppression spread bit by bit, and it seemed to be cutting through the air.


    Bai Chen looked at the weapon, his eyes dark and unclear. His tone suddenly turned cold. ¡°Black Demon Blade.¡±


    Ye Shu slowly narrowed her eyes and sized up the calm voice. ¡°This is a good weapon.¡±


    Ye Zhang grinned, revealing his white teeth. ¡°Of course.¡±


    The sharp blood-stained blade slowly slashed through the air which seemed to have become viscous. Then, with a spin, it went straight towards Ye Shu¡¯s glabella. Ye Shu curled her lips into a smile and dodged it. Vigorous spiritual aura rolled and gradually wrapped around the murderous aura of the black sharp blade. With a swoosh, the two collided and the spiritual aura suddenly dissipated.


    Ye Zhang put away the dagger, curled his lips and said in a devilish voice, ¡°You little girl, my Black Demon Blade was not wasted.¡±


    Ye Shu said lightly, ¡°Cut the crap.¡± She took out the dagger that she carried with her and wrapped it with spiritual energy. It made for Ye Zhang¡¯s heart, with a sharpness that could cut through the sky.


    Ye Zhang smiled mysteriously and took out the Black Demon Blade to block the attack. In an instant, Ye Shu was forced to take two steps back. Ye Shu was shocked. She tried attacking with a sweeping kick but Ye Zhang dodged in a strange stance. A dense black aura appeared and engulfed Ye Shu.


    Ye Shu suddenly felt a piercing pain. Her face was pale as she held the dagger tightly. As she looked at the approaching Black Demon Blade, her eyes were cold and her spiritual energy flowed towards Ye Zhang!


    Their auras clashed, causing a huge disturbance in the air. Bai Chen, who was standing at the side, felt extremely anxious.


    In the blink of an eye, Ye Shu and Ye Zhang had already fought for more than ten rounds. They were locked in a stalemate.


    She grabbed Ye Zhang¡¯s wrist and prepared to bring him to the ground. But she staggered when Ye Zhang hooked her ankle. Ye Zhang¡¯s sharp blade cut Ye Shu¡¯s arm.


    Ye Shu gritted her teeth and felt that the flesh on her arm was gradually corroding. Black aura gradually emerged and was spreading around her body.


    Her eyes were red from the pain. She took out the dagger in her hand and ruthlessly cut the flesh on her arm in a bid to stop the black aura. Instantly, the flesh on her arm became blurry.


    Blood gushed out of Ye Shu¡¯s arm. She looked at Ye Zhang¡¯s devilish face and held the dagger in her hand tightly. In an instant, a bright light shone and she rushed towards Ye Zhang.


    Ye Zhang¡¯s form kept shifting, making it difficult for Ye Shu to see his exact position. Ye Shu¡¯s eyes were cold as ice. Suddenly, her eyes focused and she stabbed at the shadow behind her.


    ¡°Ah¡­¡± Ye Zhang cried in pain. He appeared in the distance, holding his injured chest and smiling wickedly.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect an early-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator like you to be able to fight me for such a long time and still be on par with me.¡± He chuckled and his voice suddenly turned cold. ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t hold back.¡±


    In an instant, the wind and clouds suddenly changed. With Ye Zhang as the center, a black fog swirled out. That fog was like a sharp blade, but also like a barrier. The trees in the forest seemed extremely mysterious. A vigorous laughter rang out.


    Ye Shu looked at all of this coldly. She raised her dagger lightly and its blade reflected a bright light. It intertwined with the black fog in the sky and presented a strange phenomenon.


    Ye Zhang curled his lips. The sharp blade was continuously absorbing the baleful aura in the sky. As time passed, the sharp blade became incomparably dense. In an instant, the air seemed to have frozen. Ye Zhang slowly moved the sharp blade. The sharp baleful aura could not be blocked. It turned into a black ray of light and rushed towards Ye Shu like lightning.


    Ye Shu quickly took out her dagger to block. Two powerful lights flashed and surged when they met.


    Ye Zhang curled his lips into a smile. He raised his arm slightly and suddenly, the black aura became even stronger, causing Ye Shu to take a few steps back. Due to the corrosion of the black aura, Ye Shu¡¯s body was already covered with many bloody wounds.. Her body was covered in blood and her eyes were extremely red, as if they were dyed with a bloodthirsty glow!

 Chapter 19

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    When Bai Chen saw this, his eyes suddenly widened. He frowned worriedly and hurriedly ran to Ye Shu¡¯s side.


    ¡°Miss!¡±


    ¡°Go back.¡± Ye Shu felt the person beside him and her face sank. Her voice was resolute.


    Bai Chen gritted his teeth and glared angrily at Ye Zhang. ¡°No matter what, with me around, you will have more support.¡±


    Ye Shu opened her mouth to say something. However, blood flowed out from the corner of her mouth and she spat out a large pool of black blood.


    She did not say anything else. Using the strength of her hind legs, she was as fierce as a wild beast. She held the dagger tightly and shot out a sharp light towards Ye Zhang¡¯s chest.


    Ye Zhang curled his lips and slashed down with his sharp blade. A menacing aura flickered, and the edge of the blade seemed to cut through the air. Ye Shu did not dodge and met Ye Zhang¡¯s attack directly. With a bang, the light intensified, and the collision between the two caused flames to soar into the sky. The surrounding forest was also scorched black, and both of them were forced back two steps.


    Ye Shu felt as if her entire body was being devoured by ants. She gritted her teeth and cold sweat seemed to be dripping down. The surrounding spiritual aura fluctuated and the trees seemed to collapse.


    Ye Zhang¡¯s lips curved into a smile. His fingers touched the dagger that was covered in black fog. He did not move.


    Bai Chen¡¯s eyes were cold and sharp. Spiritual energy transformed into a whip which wrapped around Ye Zhang¡¯s dagger with the breaking sound of the wind. Ye Zhang had an indescribable smile on his face. He raised the dagger slightly and instantly and the whip turned into powder.


    ¡°Hah¡­¡± With a low chuckle, he gathered the menacing aura in the sky like a vortex, condensing it into a profound light that shot towards the black blade.


    Bai Chen was sizing him up from the side. It was unknown what he was thinking; his cold gaze was no longer clear.


    Ye Shu made use of her strength and the qi from the dagger grew stronger, directly slashing towards Ye Zhang¡¯s life. Ye Zhang raised his hand to block the qi that rushed towards him. His hand was already covered in blood and flesh, but he was not moved at all. Instead, he was shining with excitement.


    ¡°Come on¡­ let¡¯s do it together¡­¡± Ye Zhang¡¯s voice sounded in the forest. It was eerie and scary.


    The surrounding trees swayed as well. They seemed to be getting closer and closer to Ye Shu and Bai Chen. The black vines were like tentacles that wrapped around Ye Shu¡¯s neck. Her expression was cold as a bolt of lightning shot out from her dagger. Instantly, the surrounding trees shook. Bai Chen also used his whip to cut a path, but because of the black fog, his face was as pale as paper.


    Ye Shu frowned and quickly grabbed Bai Chen¡¯s wrist to inject spiritual aura into his body. He shook his head and said weakly, ¡°Don¡¯t waste your spiritual aura on me¡­¡±


    Ye Shu¡¯s expression was cold and her voice was calm. ¡°With you around, we have a higher chance of winning.¡±


    As the spiritual aura continued to pour into Bai Chen¡¯s body, Bai Chen¡¯s face also turned red. The two of them backed up against each other and looked around vigilantly. At this moment, the formation of the forest had already changed, leaving a large space in the middle. The place where they stood was empty and flat, but there was a strange feeling.


    All of a sudden, a burst of strange laughter rang out in the air, echoing endlessly.


    Ye Shu was slightly shocked. Her cold eyes scanned the surroundings, but there was no one. Suddenly, Ye Zhang appeared behind her. The Black Demon Blade carried a vicious aura as it charged towards Ye Shu¡¯s back.


    Sensing it, she turned around and spiritual aura surged. She gathered the murderous aura of the Black Demon Blade, and the needle-like glow suddenly turned into powder!


    Ye Zhang suddenly laughed softly, ¡°I¡¯ve been playing this game for a long time.¡±he


    Suddenly, he raised the Black Demon Blade. It flickered with a powerful evil qi. The light was extremely bright, and it was like the ghost flames of hell. A powerful evil qi surged in the surroundings. The sky suddenly darkened, and the powerful pressure squeezed the air, causing the air to gradually become viscous.


    Ye Shu¡¯s sleeves fluttered in the wind. Her expression was cold and she was unmoved. She held the dagger and said coldly, ¡°What¡¯s the point of hiding?¡±


    A glint flashed across Bai Chen¡¯s eyes. As he held the whip, he suddenly saw a flickering figure.


    His long whip lashed out with great force, charging towards Ye Zhang. Ye Zhang dodged slightly, but his figure appeared.


    Ye Shu¡¯s expression was cold. At this moment, Ye Zhang was wearing a loose black robe. An evil aura spread around the forest, giving off an eerie feeling.


    ¡°What exactly do you want to do?¡± Ye Shu¡¯s voice was cold. Her gaze towards Ye Zhang was also cold.


    Ye Zhang did not say anything. He revealed his white teeth and the smile in his eyes was even more frightening.


    His dagger suddenly transformed into a mysterious beast. It was incomparably ferocious as it charged towards Ye Shu¡¯s chest.


    Ye Shu could not avoid it and could only receive it forcefully. A crack appeared on her dagger and Ye Shu¡¯s face turned pale.


    The weather changed, and rumbling sounds came from the sky. Purple lightning tore through the sky and the dark sky instantly lit up as if it was daytime.. A low roar sounded, and it was extremely terrifying!

 Chapter 20 - You Cant Take It

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    The purple lightning bolt was ferocious as it suddenly charged towards Ye Shu. Ye Shu gritted her teeth and received the attack from above. A numbing feeling came over. Her palm was charred black, and she felt as if her skin and flesh had been torn apart. Not a single part of her body was intact.


    Ye Shu¡¯s diaphragm continued to churn, condensing a powerful spiritual energy, which turned into a sharp spear and pointed at Ye Zhang¡¯s forehead. Ye Zhang revealed a faint smile, and the dagger in his hand moved slightly. Suddenly, the purple lightning in the sky emitted a loud sound, and rushed towards Ye Shu.


    Ye Shu gritted her teeth and dodged. However, she was still affected by the purple lightning. Her body was covered in blood and dug her feet into the ground to prevent herself from falling.


    The purple lightning did not give her a chance to catch her breath. A few bolts of lightning struck her continuously. The cold and vicious aura kept attacking Ye Shu¡¯s back, delivering a burning pain. She held the dagger tightly and her joints had turned white.


    She wanted to use the spiritual aura in her body, but she realized that her diaphragm was empty and her entire body was weak.


    Gritting her teeth, she took out the dagger in her hand and blocked with all her might. Purplebolt¡¯s attack caused cracks to appear on the dagger, as if it would shatter at any moment.


    When Bai Chen saw how powerful Purple Lightning was, his heart burned with rage. He tried to use the spiritual energy in his body to block it for Ye Shu, but he was restrained and could not move.


    His eyes widened. ¡°What happened?¡±


    Ye Shu stepped on the ground with vigor. Even though her steps were already weak, the cold determination in her eyes could not be changed. She moved her dagger, intending to break through the shackles. The cold light of the lightning was intense. Ye Shu¡¯s eyes reflected a purple light. The piercing pain spread, but her heart was cold.


    The purple lightning continued to attack her, delivering pain all over her body. She felt as through she was being dismembered by a thousand cuts. Her face was twisted in pain. She looked at Ye Zhang who was standing far away with a wicked smile on his face. Suddenly, she felt a strong sense of defiance.


    To die just like that?


    No, she was unwilling to!


    The purple lightning was filled with hostility. It condensed into a sharp blade and charged towards Ye Shu¡¯s immobilized body. Suddenly, there was a loud sound. A mournful wail came from the sky.


    Ye Shu closed her eyes, and a brilliant light swiftly enveloped her and Bai Chen. In an instant, the shackles around them were destroyed and shattered into powder. The jade pendant rose from Ye Shu¡¯s body and suddenly enveloped the sky, forming an obscure array formation. A clear cry sounded, as if it was going to pierce one¡¯s eardrums!


    The dense and terrifying forest was soon enveloped by a brilliant light. The dark sky was instantly filled with light. The roars in the sky were low and deep, and one could faintly hear the low cries of pain.


    As it rose into the air, obscure characters floated and mottled on it.


    Ye Zhang took two steps back and clutched his chest. His face was pale, but his eyes were filled with excitement.


    ¡°The bloodline of the Divine Lady, it¡¯s indeed the bloodline of the Divine Lady!¡± He looked at the array formation formed by the jade pendant above him. His eyes were filled with wild desire. The way he sized up Ye Shu was like that of a predator eyeing its prey.


    ¡°Once I kill you, your bloodline and divine tool will be mine!¡±


    The blood at the corner of Ye Shu¡¯s mouth had yet to dry. She smirked sarcastically. ¡°I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t be able to take it.¡±


    Ye Shu jumped up and shot out a sharp spiritual energy blade. Ye Zhang was unmoved and only used the Black Demon Blade to block it gently. A powerful black energy shot out and collided with Ye Shu. Ye Shu¡¯s spiritual energy became stronger and stronger. A murderous aura surrounded her body, but did not reach her.


    The array above him spun rapidly, emitting fierce rays of light. Ye Zhang felt the murderous aura around him dissipating bit by bit. He curled his lips, revealing a playful look.


    ¡°Interesting.¡±


    He slowly retracted the Black Demon Blade. As the wind and clouds changed, the sharp sword that was emitting a cold light was drawn out. In an instant, the sky suddenly darkened. The sharp sword groaned softly and the dragon¡¯s roar sounded. It turned into an intense stream of light that rushed out of the Nine Heavens and intertwined with the array above.


    A series of loud explosions could be heard from the sky. From above, one could see the light changing and refracting into cracks. It was extremely ferocious.


    Ye Shu frowned and listened to the dragon¡¯s roar in the sky. ¡°Dragon¡¯s Roar Sword?¡±


    Ye Zhang waved his long robe slightly, and the sky shone once again. This time, the light grew brighter and brighter. The corners of his mouth curled up, ¡°You got it right.¡±


    Ye Shu saw that her body was shrouded by the black aura. She consulted the Host¡¯s memory and realized that this was the characteristic of being possessed. His eyes gradually turned cold. ¡°The dignified Ye Family Head actually cultivated a devil!¡±


    Ye Zhang laughed in a low voice. The smile on his face became even stranger. At this moment, Ye Shu jumped up from the ground and shot a beam of spiritual energy at Ye Zhang. Ye Zhang let out a light laugh. A baleful aura and a dragon¡¯s roar surrounded him. Like a hot knife cutting through butter, Ye Zhang charged towards Ye Shu¡¯s spiritual energy. Ye Shu was knocked back a few steps. She stood still and felt her blood rushing up. She spat out a mouthful of blood.


    Ye Zhang¡¯s attacks became more and more intense. Ye Shu¡¯s body, which was already covered in wounds, was now even weaker. She held her breath.


    Bai Chen looked at Ye Zhang with a cold glint in his eyes.


    Ye Zhang curled his lips into a smile. Suddenly, he noticed a purple glow in Bai Chen¡¯s eyes. The interest in his eyes deepened.


    ¡°It would appear¡­ this trip was not in vain..¡±

 Chapter 21 - She Must Be Completely Dead

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    His fingers turned into claws that sucked Bai Chen over and held him tightly by the throat. He looked at Bai Chen as though he was a prey. Bai Chen¡¯s face turned red as he shouted loudly.


    ¡°Miss, leave quickly! Don¡¯t worry about me!¡±


    Ye Shu was breathing heavily and her face was pale. However, after seeing Ye Zhang¡¯s actions, her face suddenly turned cold. Her dagger flashed with a cold light and a spiritual aura appeared.


    ¡°Let him go.¡±


    Ye Zhang smiled deviously and sized up Bai Chen¡¯s painful expression. He felt a sense of pleasure. ¡°You want to save him? Use your life to exchange for his, how about that?¡±


    The corners of Ye Shu¡¯s lips twitched. She felt as though her entire body was exploding in pain. She smirked. ¡°Do you take me for a fool?¡±


    Her dagger condensed powerful spiritual energy and appeared to rush towards Ye Zhang¡¯s forehead. Ye Zhang smiled and pushed Bai Chen away.


    Right at this moment, Ye Shu leaped up and brought Bai Chen down.


    Seeing Ye Shu¡¯s actions, Ye Zhang realized that it was a feint. His face darkened. ¡°How dare you trick me?¡±


    Ye Shu curled her lips and shielded Bai Chen behind her. She raised her dagger, and in an instant, the wind and clouds changed. A strong stream of light flickered and continuously poured spiritual energy into the dagger.


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid your Dragoncry Sword won¡¯t be able to last much longer.¡±


    Ye Zhang looked up and saw that the Dragoncry Sword was groaning and trembling, as if it could not hold on any longer. His expression changed instantly. ¡°How is this possible?!¡±


    While he was speaking, there was a clanging sound. The Dragoncry Sword collapsed in front of him as if it could not bear the heavy burden. Ye Zhang¡¯s eyes widened in shock. He looked at the Dragoncry Sword that had fallen in front of him, and then at the array that was slowly sinking. A brilliant light shone, and his face darkened.


    Ye Shu¡¯s dagger flashed with light and charged towards Ye Zhang!


    Seeing this fierce attack, Ye Zhang wanted to dodge it, but he realized that the surroundings were already filled with dense spiritual energy. Ye Shu¡¯s lips curled up, and her dagger shrunk slightly, releasing a powerful light. Ye Zhang could not avoid it, and could only receive her attack. In an instant, his whole body felt as if it was being dismembered.


    The bright light from the array quickly enveloped Ye Zhang¡¯s body. Ye Zhang cried out in pain, feeling as if his heart was being corroded. His face was ferocious, and his eyes were red and fierce.


    The intermittent screams of pain did not stop. Ye Zhang¡¯s body was engulfed in the bright light as if he was being burned by fire. His screams were sharp, like a malicious spirit demanding his life. His voice was hoarse and ear-piercing.


    ¡°Ah¡­ I won¡¯t let you off!¡±


    Ye Shu waved the dagger with a cold expression.


    ¡°Only if you can come back to life.¡±


    Bai Chen stood beside Ye Shu. He was unmoved by Ye Zhang¡¯s painful expression.


    She raised an eyebrow and moved her fingers slightly. The light from the array grew brighter and brighter, and the mournful sounds echoed in the forest, giving off a terrifying feeling. Bai Chen heard his piercing scream and frowned, but he did not say anything.


    After a short while, the screams in the magnificent light weakened, and the forest became dead silent in that instant. Only the light from the array covered that place, and the Dragoncry Sword cried out in pain on the ground. The weak light that it emitted was half bright and half obscure, with a kind of sinister aura.


    Ye Shu retrieved the jade pendant. There seemed to be phoenixes chirping inside, shining with dazzling light.


    She smiled. It seemed that it was the right decision to ask the owner for this jade pendant.


    In the courtyard, a group of people stood behind Old Master Ye. They were discussing as they looked at the world enveloped by the protective array. It was dead silent inside. They were gloating.


    ¡°At this time, I reckon that Ye Shu won¡¯t even be left with ashes! You must know that the Patriarch is an expert who has occupied the middle stage of the Building Foundation Stage for a long time. How can a piece of trash like her be his match!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that so? To think a piece of trash like her actually dared to challenge the family head¡¯s authority. She really doesn¡¯t know life from death!¡±


    ¡°But then again, why isn¡¯t the Patriarch out yet?¡±


    Old Master Ye looked at the array that alternated between light and dark. It was shrouded in layers of thick fog. His dark and unclear face seemed to be shrouded in a layer of fog.


    ¡°Grandpa.¡± Ye Shuang walked to his side, exuding a heavenly aura. Her eyes flickered as she stared at the formation. She didn¡¯t understand why her grandfather had to stare at the formation for so long. Wasn¡¯t the result obvious? She was just a piece of trash, how could she be compared to the Clan Lord?


    When Old Master Ye heard her voice, his worried expression dissipated. He slowly said, ¡°Do you think that Ye Shu is really dead?¡±


    Ye Shuang replied without any hesitation, ¡°Of course. She was trapped by the Ye Family¡¯s array formation and her strength was suppressed. With the Patriarch confronting her, Ye Shu will definitely die.¡±


    Seeing that Old Master Ye¡¯s expression did not ease, she tilted her head slightly and the shaking on her head made a sound. ¡°Grandpa, do you think otherwise?¡±


    Old Master Ye relaxed his brows and said with a smile, ¡°I was overthinking. With her strength, how could she possibly break free? Alright, I reckon that she¡¯s already dead now. We should go back.¡±


    ¡°As for this Ye Ting¡­¡± Old Master Ye looked down at Ye Ting, who was pinned to the ground, and his face gradually turned cold.¡±Throw him out..¡±

 Chapter 22 - The Patriarchs Death

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Ye Ting was immobilized, but his empty eyes were fixed on the array. It was dead silent inside, with no signs of life. His eyes were filled with gloom and despair. He suddenly wanted to laugh.


    He couldn¡¯t figure out why the heavens were so unfair to him. His wife was heavily injured, and it was unknown whether she was dead or alive. His daughter had fallen to the point of being tortured to death, so what was the point of keeping him alive?


    As he thought about this, the blood in his heart surged. The spiritual aura in the top of his head disappeared. His spiritual senses were in danger and he was ready to self-destruct.


    The servant boy at the side was about to lift him up, but at this moment, the light and shadow of the array formation not far away alternated, emitting a dazzling light! It was so piercing that everyone reflexively covered their eyes. Suddenly, there was a loud explosion in the courtyard!


    Boom!


    The powerful spiritual force pressure caused the air to become viscous and pressurized. Everyone was shaken to the point of retreating. Those who were slightly weaker had long fainted on the ground! Ye Shuang and Old Master Ye were also shaken to the point of retreating. They looked at the commotion in the array formation in bewilderment! Crash! It seemed like something had loosened!


    The servants in the backyard cried out in alarm, ¡°Old Master, the protective, protective array¡­ has been broken!¡±


    Old Master Ye¡¯s body suddenly shook. He looked excitedly at the smoke in the array. It contained boundless power. This¡­ could it be that Ye Zhang was about to break through?


    Everyone had a look of joy on their faces as well. They had long known that the Patriarch¡¯s talent was extraordinary, but they did not expect him to break through again in just a few short months! Ye Shuang lowered her eyes to look at the commotion in the array formation. The emotions in her cold eyes were indiscernible.


    Ye Ting was tossed around by the tremors, and he successfully freed himself from the shackles. However, he didn¡¯t feel relieved at all. Instead, he lay on the ground with a defeated expression, and his empty eyes were looking somewhere. Suddenly, he saw a familiar figure emerge from the smoke.


    ¡°Shu-er¡­ Shu-er is still alive!¡± Ye Ting¡¯s eyes widened as he muttered, then he shouted excitedly!


    Someone sneered. ¡°Has he lost his mind? How can that piece of trash, Ye Shu, be alive?¡± Before he could finish his sentence, his eyes gradually widened as if he had seen a ghost. He looked at the slim figure slowly walking out of the fog!


    ¡°Look, it¡¯s Ye Shu!¡± Everyone was stunned!


    As the fog dissipated, Ye Shu slowly walked against the light. The veil on her face moved with the breeze, revealing her cold almond-shaped eyes. She stood in the wind like a bamboo tree in an empty valley. The dagger in her hand was still dripping with blood, drop by drop! It was as if she had cut through the night sky, instilling fear in those who beheld her!


    Ye Shuang¡¯s originally calm face also became unsettled. Looking at Ye Shu¡¯s unscathed appearance, her expression gradually became distorted. How was this possible? She was only a good-for-nothing. How could she have fought the Family Head without being injured by the array formation?


    On the other hand, Ye Ting was wild with joy. He supported himself to sit up, and the corners of his mouth almost reached the back of his ears. ¡°God bless my Ye family! Hahaha! My Ye family is not destined to die!¡±


    Old Master Ye¡¯s expression turned uglier. He suddenly regretted making the decision to sever ties with Ye Shu.


    At this moment, there was the sound of rushing wind and a stream of light streaked across. He took it by reflex and was shocked when he saw the item in his hand!


    Everyone recognized this item and muttered in astonishment, ¡°This, this is Clan Lord¡¯s Dragoncry Sword! Could it be that Clan Leader has already¡­¡±


    ¡°Ye Yu, I¡¯m afraid this Dragoncry Sword can¡¯t be returned to its owner. It¡¯s stained with blood, and I find it dirty. Why don¡¯t I return it to you?¡± Ye Shu¡¯s light laughter resounded out. Her voice was extremely pleasing to the ear, yet the words she spoke were like a drop of oil that fell into a pot of oil and instantly exploded!


    ¡°M-Master was really killed by her!¡±


    ¡°How is this possible?!¡±


    Ye Yu lowered his head and looked at the sword that had lost its owner¡¯s aura. His obscure face wavered as he suddenly looked up at Ye Shu. His eyes were filled with malice. ¡°He is your biological uncle! Ye Shu, you have a vicious heart!¡±


    ¡°Vicious?¡± Ye Shu helped Ye Ting up and smiled faintly when she heard this. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say that he was vicious when he severely injured my parents and tried to kill me? Should I have just stood there and let him bully me?¡±


    ¡°Ye Yu, as an elder of the Ye Family, you shouldn¡¯t be so biased!¡±


    However, he wasn¡¯t moved and his eyes were filled with murderous intent. ¡°No matter what, you have to pay with your life today!¡± Spiritual Energy surged around Ye Yu, causing the entire Ye Residence to tremble. The Wind Breaking Dipper was roaring as a powerful beam shot out!


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    A low roar came from the depths of the Ye Residence. This vibration carried with it a powerful pressure, driving the strong wind to move everyone! They looked at this movement in shock, their voices trembling.


    ¡°This is a Guardian Saint Beast! It¡¯s only used against invading Nascent Soul realm mighty figures.. It¡¯s extremely powerful¡­ Looks like Old Master Ye is serious! Ye Shu will definitely die!¡±

 Chapter 23 - There Are Some People That You Cant Touch

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Ye Shu stood against the wind. The strong wind caused her clothes to flutter. When she heard everyone¡¯s discussion, her eyes darkened. It seemed that Old Master Ye was determined to kill her today.


    Bai Chen stood beside her and watched the commotion calmly. The corners of his lips curled up, and before she could see him, he flicked a finger toward the distance.


    She supported the weak Ye Ting and was about to leave, but her spiritual perception was surrounded by an inescapable net. Ye Shu could not avoid it at all.


    ¡°Shu-er, don¡¯t worry about me. Hurry up and leave! Think of a way to leave this place!¡± Ye Ting¡¯s voice was hoarse and anxious. ¡°I¡¯m seriously injured right now. If you bring me along, I¡¯ll only drag you down!¡±


    Ye Shu was unmoved. Her voice was cold and firm. ¡°Father,I will never abandon you.¡±


    With that, Ye Ting ignored his anxiousness and focused his gaze on the area where the saint beast was roaring. As the roars of the vicious beasts echoed out, layers upon layers of sound waves rolled out. The air was compressed, as if it wanted to pierce through one¡¯s eardrums!


    The Ye Family disciples were shaken to the point that their faces were filled with pain as they rolled on the ground!


    Ye Shuang didn¡¯t fare any better. With another roar, she finally couldn¡¯t take it anymore. Blood flowed out from the corner of her mouth!


    Old Master Ye stood upright like a pine tree. He solemnly extended his hand and bowed. ¡°Please protect the Sect Elder!¡±


    The sky suddenly changed. Black clouds rolled over and over. Purple lightning flickered within, emitting a powerful pressure. Accompanied by the fierce cry of the saint beast, the aura that was approaching seemed as if it wanted to tear open a hole in the sky!


    In the capital city, passers-by exclaimed in surprise when they saw the commotion above the Ye Residence.


    ¡°Look! The Ye Residence!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on with the Ye Residence? They actually invited a Sect Protector Elder. Could it be¡­ that a Nascent Soul mighty figure wants to harm the Ye Family!¡±


    ¡°However, their sacred beast is an ancient sacred object. It¡¯s still uncertain who will win!¡±


    The crowd was abuzz with discussion. Some were watching the show, while others were gloating. An old man with white hair and beard was wearing a tattered Daoist robe. He looked in the direction of the Ye Residence and made some calculations with his fingers, shaking his head in pity.


    ¡°There has been a Heavenly Phenomenon Transformation. It seems that the Ye Family¡¯s fate has already reached its end. Even the Sect Protector Elder can¡¯t save them¡­ They could have provoked anyone, but they had to provoke that person. They deserved it.¡± After muttering for a moment, he disappeared into the crowd.


    Old Master Ye¡¯s voice was as loud and clear as a bell, and it reverberated in the courtyard like waves. ¡°Please protect the sect elders!¡±


    The roars of the Holy Beast in the distance grew louder and louder. In an instant, the earth shook and the mountains shook. A terrifying aura assaulted Ye Shu¡¯s face as her heart sank. This Holy Beast was an existence that was even more powerful than a Nascent Soul Stage mighty figure!


    She stood rooted to the ground with a calm expression. No one could tell what she was feeling, but she was extremely nervous.


    Right at this moment, the clouds in the sky dispersed, and the gloomy black clouds were pushed aside. The horrifying might instantly vanished, and the Holy Beast seemed to have vanished without a trace.


    How was that possible!


    Old Master Ye¡¯s eyes were solemn and his voice was even louder than before. He bowed solemnly. ¡°Please protect the Sect Elder!¡±


    But this time, there was a dead silence in the Ye Residence. There wasn¡¯t even the sound of the wind rustling the grass. Old Master Ye panicked. Why didn¡¯t he feel the aura of the Holy Beast? Nobody felt oppressed anymore. They stood up and looked at each other, discussing in low voices.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why hasn¡¯t the Sect Protector Elder appeared yet?¡±


    Old Master Ye refused to give up. He bent down and shouted, ¡°Please protect the sect!¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    Layers of pressure rushed towards him. Old Master Ye¡¯s blood surged and he knelt on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood!


    ¡°Old Master Ye!¡±


    ¡°Grandpa!¡±


    Ye Shuang and the others were shocked. They hurriedly went over to help Old Master Ye up, but he was still alive and seemed to be severely injured!


    Ye Shu waited for a long time but did not see the Sect Protector Elder they were talking about. She heaved a sigh of relief and yawned. ¡°Since your Sect Protector Elder is unwilling to come out, I will take my leave first.¡±


    With that, she waved her spiritual power with Ye Ting and flew off into the distance.


    Old Master Ye looked at their departing figures and almost couldn¡¯t catch his breath. At this moment, a low and cold voice sounded from his divine sense.


    ¡°Old Master Ye.¡±


    He abruptly raised his head and looked towards the corner where a white-clothed youth was standing. It was Bai Chen, who was standing beside Ye Shu just now. He lowered his eyes and smiled at Ye Shu, but no one noticed him. It was as if they could not see that youth. Old Master Ye frowned.


    ¡°I don¡¯t wish to see this happen again. There are some people that you can¡¯t touch.¡±


    He moved his lips and continued speaking. His handsome face and brows were sharp and seductive.. When Old Master Ye saw the purple light in his eyes, he was shocked and showed unprecedented fear!

 Chapter 24 - Lingfei Acupuncture Technique

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Back at home, Ye Shu was holding the antidote in her hand. She anxiously walked through the front yard and pushed open the door!


    ¡°Mother!¡±


    The sight before her caused her pupils to constrict and blood to flow out of her eyes. The pungent smell of blood made her heart ache. Mrs. Ye was lying in a pool of blood with a pale face. There were many strange vines on her arms, which were extremely terrifying.


    Upon seeing this, Ye Ting, who was behind her, froze and yelled in pain. He quickly rushed to Mrs. Ye¡¯s side and held her in his arms. Hot tears flowed down his cheeks!


    Ye Shu hurriedly walked to the side of the bed to check Mrs. Ye¡¯s breathing. She only heaved a sigh of relief when he noticed that she was still breathing. She fed Mrs. Ye the antidote. Mrs. Ye¡¯s eyes were tightly shut, and she still looked weak. Ye Shu pursed her lips and took Mrs. Ye¡¯s pulse.


    Ye Ting hugged Mrs. Ye tightly, his face ashen. He moved his lips and said in a trembling voice, ¡°Shu-er, don¡¯t waste your energy anymore. Your mother¡­ is at the end of her lifespan. Not only does she have Ye Zhang¡¯s poison in her body, but she also has a congenital illness. Back then, your aunt died because of this¡­¡±


    ¡°Father, I have an idea.¡± Ye Shu suddenly spoke after taking her pulse for a long time.


    He was slightly stunned and looked at Ye Shu. He smiled bitterly and shook his head. ¡°Shu-er, stop fooling around. Your mother has been poisoned too deeply and triggered her original illness. She doesn¡¯t have much time left¡­ Even the best doctor in the world is helpless. Let¡¯s prepare for her funeral.¡±


    As he spoke, his eyes were filled with sorrow. He pursed his lips as tears welled up in his eyes.


    Ye Shu looked at him with a cold and firm gaze. ¡°I¡¯m not fooling around anymore. Father, please believe me this once. I have a way to save Mother, but if we delay any longer, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯ll be too late.¡± As she said that, she looked at Mrs. Ye¡¯s weak chest and frowned with worry.


    Ye Ting didn¡¯t hold much hope, but seeing that she was determined to save her, he sighed. ¡°If you want to save her, then you can try.¡±


    Without further delay, she took out the set of silver needles from her pouch. With a calm expression, she raised her hand and took out a few more needles. She looked very skilled.


    At this moment, her attention was entirely focused. Her gaze was calm, and she pierced silver needles pierced into Mrs. Ye¡¯s Taiyin, Acacia, and Sea of Breath meridians respectively¡­


    Ye Ting knew a little about medicine, but as he watched her nimble movements from the side, he couldn¡¯t comprehend them fully. It was very mysterious to him.


    The more he looked at it, the more astonished he became. In the end, he was so shocked that his pupils trembled. Wasn¡¯t this the long-lost Spirit Flying Needle Technique?


    Just as he finished speaking, Ye Shu¡¯s acupuncture was completed.


    The seventeen silver needles trembled at the same time. In an instant, a medicinal fragrance filled the entire room.


    Ye Shu kept the silver needles and placed them in her pouch. She heaved a sigh of relief and smiled. ¡°Father, Mother should be able to wake up tonight.¡±


    Ye Ting¡¯s face paled as he stared at Ye Shu. His breathing quickened. Others might not know, but he had once read through ancient texts. This Spiritual Flying Needle Technique was not something that ordinary people could learn. It required a high level of comprehension and superb medical skills. However, he knew his daughter best. She had no talent since she was young. How could she be like this?


    His lips moved, and his voice sounded extremely difficult and obscure. ¡°This medical skill¡­ where did you learn it from? And, how did you acquire the abilities you displayed at the Ye Residence just now?¡±


    The more Ye Ting thought about it, the more shocked he became. It was only then that he suddenly remembered that at the Ye Residence, she had defeated Ye Zhang, who was at the middle stage of the Foundation Building realm, by herself. In other words¡­


    Ye Shu blinked mischievously and said what she had prepared beforehand. ¡°A few days ago, I encountered a calamity and was actually saved by an immortal. The immortal was kind-hearted and taught me medical skills. He even helped me clear my meridians. From then on, my strength improved by leaps and bounds. Father, I¡¯ve already built my foundation now and can protect you guys.¡±


    Foundation Establishment. The third prince, who had the highest talent in the Southern Dynasty, had only reached Foundation Establishment at 18 years of age, but his daughter was only 16 years old¡­


    Ye Ting was consumed by this shocking matter for a long time and did not come back to his senses. At this moment, Ye Shu cast a spell and conjured up two jade bottles. He was puzzled, but he heard her say with a smile, ¡°Father, this is a good thing that can help you cultivate. Shu-er specially requested it from the immortal.¡±


    After receiving it, he opened the jade bottle. In an instant, surging spiritual energy gushed out and spread throughout the entire house. Ye Ting¡¯s eyes were filled with shock. He suddenly looked up at Ye Shu and handed it back.


    ¡°Shu-er, such a valuable item must be very rare. Keep it for yourself.¡±


    Ye Shu pushed the medicinal liquid back to him and said with a smile, ¡°Father, there are still three bottles in Shu-er¡¯s brocade pouch. You can use them as you wish. This spiritual liquid can improve your cultivation. It¡¯s good stuff.¡±


    She hid the fact that she could create the spiritual liquid.


    After all, this spiritual liquid was extremely precious. If one more person knew about it, it would increase the risk of endangering them..

 Chapter 25 - You Cant Provoke Her

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Ye Ting received it with some doubt. As he looked at the delicate fragrance emanating from the jade bottle, he felt as if a ball of scorching flames was burning in his heart. He had a premonition that this spiritual liquid would definitely allow his stagnant strength to rise another level.


    If he could become stronger, he would be able to protect the people around him!


    However¡­


    He looked at Ye Shu and furrowed his eyebrows. His expression was serious. ¡°Shu-er, you must not tell anyone about your medical skills and spiritual liquid. Otherwise, you might attract the attention of people with ulterior motives.¡±


    Just as she was about to agree, she suddenly thought of something. It was easy to hide her medical skills, but she was born with the bloodline of a goddess, which is detectable with a little observation. It would probably be difficult to hide it then¡­


    Ye Shu pondered for a moment and her eyes lit up. She thought of a place.


    Hundred Herb Hall.


    ¡°Shopkeeper, can you sell this golden black lotus to me for two taels?¡± A tall and thin man in luxurious clothes asked with a smile as he stood in front of the cabinet and looked at the shopkeeper who was dozing off with his chin propped up.


    The shopkeeper sat in front of the counter, propping his head up a little bit. His eyes were slightly open, and his eyes were drowsy. Even so, the tall and thin man didn¡¯t dare to show any trace of temper and greeted him with a fawning smile.


    ¡°Shopkeeper? I am offering 5,000 gold coins to buy your Golden Black Lotus. Is that okay?¡±


    The passers-by were surprised and started discussing among themselves.


    ¡°What¡¯s the background of this shopkeeper? Why is he so arrogant? Even the young master Wang of the capital is subservient to him. His family is extremely wealthy and owns the world!¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t even know about the Hundred Herbs Hall?¡± The bystanders looked at him in astonishment, as if they were looking at a strange person. Then, they lowered their voices and said.


    ¡°There are three dragon heads in the capital city. One is Xifang Pavilion, one is Bloodlust Pavilion, and the other is Hundred Herbs Hall. There¡¯s no need to talk about the other two, which are famous. As for this Hundred Herbs Hall¡ªthe owner behind it has an impressive background.¡±


    He asked curiously, ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    The bystanders looked around and whispered, ¡°I heard that the owner is from the Alchemist Guild.¡±


    Someone gasped.


    No wonder this shopkeeper could be so arrogant. The background of the person behind him was so strong. Who wouldn¡¯t curry favor with him?


    Seeing that Wang Chong was still smiling ingratiatingly, they shook their heads and prepared to disperse. At this moment, a graceful and elegant woman slowly walked over like a bamboo in an empty valley. They were stunned.


    While they were in a daze, Ye Shu went up to the counter and said in a clear voice, ¡°I want to see your boss.¡±


    They looked at the young girl who seemed reckless and sneered. This girl spoke so rashly and the shopkeeper had a strange temper. She would definitely be chased out by the shopkeeper.


    Wang Chong¡¯s expression was even worse. He said in a scornful tone, ¡°The owner¡¯s status is so prestigious, it¡¯s not something a person like you can see as you wish¡­¡±


    Before he could finish his sentence, he saw the shopkeeper who was dozing off suddenly open his eyes. When he saw Ye Shu, his attitude immediately became solicitous. His smile became wrinkled and his attitude changed. ¡°So it¡¯s Miss Ye. Please come in.¡±


    Ye Shu ignored their shocked gazes and gave a faint hum before turning around to enter.


    The passers-by outside were shocked. Who was this woman? Even the shopkeeper was so respectful to her!


    But Wang Chong¡¯s contemptuous and arrogant expression was still frozen on his face. As he watched the veiled woman enter, his expression changed several times, becoming extremely ugly.


    He smiled and asked, ¡°Shopkeeper, who was that woman just now?¡±


    The shopkeeper glanced at him lightly and slowly kept the herbs in his hand. He said in a slow voice, ¡°She is someone you can¡¯t afford to offend.¡±


    Inside the room, the incense pavilion was warm. As soon as she walked in, she smelled a medicinal fragrance. Under the dim candlelight, Chu Yao fiddled with the jade bracelet in her hand. She smiled and looked up at her. ¡°Miss Ye, you¡¯ve come? I¡¯ve been waiting for you for a long time.¡±


    Ye Shu nodded. She felt a little strange. How did Chu Yao know that she was coming?


    ¡°Do you have any Dharma Artifacts that can hide one¡¯s bloodline and strength?¡± Ye Shu curled his lips into a faint smile. ¡°It would be best if it¡¯s one of those Dharma Artifacts that even the most powerful mighty figures can¡¯t see through.¡±


    Chu Yao paused as she fiddled with the bracelet. She looked at Ye Shu in surprise. Ye Shu¡¯s beautiful eyes were enchanting, causing her heart to tremble slightly. Chu Yao smiled elegrantly and said, ¡°Lady Ye, this kind of magic tool is of a high-grade and extremely rare.¡±


    ¡°Extremely rare, but not unheard of, right?¡± Ye Shu smiled, her sharp gaze sweeping towards Chu Yao, as though she could see through her heart..

 Chapter 26 - Ling Yu Ring

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Ye Shu only smiled meaningfully without a word, causing Chu Yao to feel uncertain.


    Chu Yao lowered her eyes and struggled. After all, it was a high-grade magic tool, not a cabbage. One had to know that even in the headquarters of the Alchemist Guild, there were only ten of such magic tools and she only had three.


    However, the woman before her was no ordinary person.


    After a while, she smiled elegantly and put down the teacup in her hand. She called out, ¡°Mo Yu.¡±


    A man in a black robe walked out, his hat completely covering his face. He was tall and his voice was hoarse. ¡°Boss, what are your orders?¡±


    Chu Yao¡¯s smile was elegant, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly. ¡°Go and take out that single ice jade case from the storeroom.¡± She smiled and suppressed her pained tone. That was a high-grade magic tool¡­


    It was obvious that the black-robed man was stunned. He looked at Ye Shu with a probing gaze. Ye Shu lowered her eyes and played with the jade pendant casually. She had an otherworldly aura and her side profile was covered by a veil, making it impossible to see her true appearance. It added a sense of mystery.


    ¡°Boss?¡± The black-robed man was startled. He looked at Chu Yao as if he had heard mistakenly.


    Chu Yao said in an indifferent and definitive tone, ¡°Just do as I tell you.¡±


    ¡°¡­Yes.¡±


    A moment later, Ye Shu looked at the ice jade box that the black-robed man brought over and took it. The coldness and spiritual aura in her hand assailed her nostrils and she could feel something resonating and clamoring in her soul.


    From the corner of her eye, she saw Chu Yao staring at her with a pained expression. She smiled.


    It seemed that this was really something good.


    When she opened the jade box, a dazzling light instantly appeared and rotated in front of her eyes. A strand of rich and sweet spiritual force seemed to be faintly discernible like the sound of a flute. There was a jade ring inside the jade box, and the restless bloodline in her body instantly calmed down, as if her soul had been cleansed.


    Chu Yao smiled and explained, ¡°Miss Ye, this is made from Cloudsoaring Jade. It¡¯s rumored to be a white jade formed from the Jade Pool of the higher realms in ancient times. It¡¯s a jade ring created by the world¡¯s best weaponsmith. Due to its special spiritual qi protection barrier, it can hide one¡¯s bloodline and spiritual qi. Even the higher realms¡¯ supreme experts can¡¯t see through it.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, once this ring is worn, it will automatically recognize its owner. No one can take it off.¡±


    Ye Shu played with the ring in her hand and her lips curled into a mocking smile. ¡°This ring is so precious, and the owner is actually willing to part with it. Why don¡¯t I use my spiritual liquid to exchange for it? You guys won¡¯t lose out by exchanging it for something else.¡±


    Chu Yao suppressed the pain in her heart and forced out a smile. She politely bowed and said, ¡°Since it¡¯s Miss Ye¡¯s order, I will naturally do my best. There¡¯s no need to pay.¡±


    Ye Shu looked at her with more admiration. She was indeed worthy of being the owner of the Hundred Herbs Hall. She did not covet the small benefits in front of her; her sights were set further than those of ordinary people. She had the intention of befriending her.


    ¡°In that case, it would be impolite of me to refuse.¡± She put away the jade box, and her smile deepened.


    Chu Yao let out a sigh of relief. She was a businesswoman and naturally paid attention to long-term benefits. After twenty to thirty years of experience, she knew this woman was definitely not an ordinary person.


    If she could use a high-grade magic tool to exchange for her favor, this transaction would indeed not be a loss.


    She suddenly thought of something and took out an invitation card from the cabinet and handed it to Ye Shu. ¡°Miss Ye, the Medicine Concocting Convention hosted by the Alchemist Guild will be held in three days. I wonder if Miss Ye has the time to attend?¡±


    Ye Shu took the invitation and saw the words ¡®organizer ¡®clearly written on it. She raised her eyebrows. Was she supposed to be the invigilator? However, she had never been to the Medicine Concocting Convention before and was not familiar with the scene.


    ¡°If Miss Ye is willing to oversee the event, the Alchemist Guild will give you the Earth Spirit Fruit as a reward.¡±


    Chu Yao¡¯s words caused her eyes to light up. Earth Spirit Fruit. The Soul Returning Pill she had recently refined just happened to lack this medicinal ingredient. She put away the invitation card and smiled. ¡°Of course, of course.¡±


    After saying that, she bade farewell to Chu Yao and left the Hundred Herbs Hall. Ye Shu walked around the main street and entered a private room in the tea house. She then put on the jade ring.


    The ring matched the size of her finger perfectly. After she put it on, white light swirled and the ring melted into her finger.


    The white jade ring disappeared instantly.


    Ye Shu was surprised. She turned her wrist and realized that the ring had really disappeared. She used her spiritual senses to check her body. Her bloodline seemed to be shrouded by a layer of fog and she couldn¡¯t see it clearly.


    She curled her lips in amusement. It seemed that the boss of the Hundred Herbs Hall had really invested a lot in her this time.


    At this moment, Ye Shu felt a sharp spiritual force vibration from below. It was as if thousands of swords were unsheathed. Ye Shu turned her head and looked out of the window.


    An unruly woman had led a large group of guards to surround the white-clothed man in the center. He was holding a golden-furred kitten in his arms. His brows were filled with frost, and a dense murderous intent spread out from him.


    Ye Shu recognized him.. Wasn¡¯t this the Host¡¯s bodyguard, Bai Chen?

 Chapter 27 - Ancient Holy Beast

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    ¡°Brat, if you know what¡¯s good for you, hand that cat over to me. I¡¯ve taken a liking to this cat.¡± The voice was clear and melodious, but the domineering tone in her voice was off-putting. Everyone surrounded Bai Chen, their murderous intent evident.


    When the passers-by saw the woman, they seemed to be very afraid. They lowered their heads and left hurriedly, afraid that they would be implicated.


    However, Ye Shu had no intention to interfere. She swirled the wine glass in her hand and looked at it calmly. The only person who could be so arrogant and dressed so distinctively was probably the favored Nanyang Region Lord in the palace.


    ¡°Then we¡¯ll have to see if you have the ability to do so.¡± Bai Chen¡¯s voice was light as he swept his gaze over the people around him. He turned around and was about to leave when the woman who was being slighted became furious and immediately attacked!


    ¡°You are courting death!¡±


    A wind suddenly arose from Nanyang¡¯s palm, and the long whip suddenly swung towards him, piercing through the air and breaking through the air currents! Bai Chen carried the cat as if he was taking a stroll in a courtyard, avoiding her attack in the blink of an eye. The wind from the long whip hit the ground, raising a large cloud of dust!


    When she saw that her ultimate move was easily dodged, her eyes flashed with fire. The pressure from the ninth phase of the Qi Cultivation Stage enveloped her and she lashed out a few more times at him. Unsurprisingly, he dodged all of her attacks.


    After a few rounds, Nanyang¡¯s spirit energy was almost depleted but she did not even touch the corner of Bai Chen¡¯s clothes. He hugged the golden cat and stroked it gently. His gaze was as cold as water as it shone onto the ground.


    Ye Shu looked at her in surprise. This woman was considered outstanding in the capital, but she did not expect Bai Chen to handle her so easily. She could not help but look at him in a different light.


    Suddenly, she saw the guard behind Bai Chen sneak an attack on him with a saber. Her expression turned cold as she flicked her finger and shot out a beam of light!


    At the same time, Bai Chen¡¯s originally calm face suddenly turned icy cold. His eyes were filled with bloodlust. With the arrogance of a superior, he snorted coldly!


    ¡°You overestimated yourself!¡±


    An overwhelming pressure pressed down on them like the weight of Mount Tai. Unable to withstand it, they were sent flying backward! The imposing aura rushed straight at Nanyang. Her face was pale as she knelt on the ground. Her entire body was suppressed to the point where she felt like she was imprisoned. She was in so much pain that she wished she was dead. Blood trickled down the corner of her mouth.


    A stream of light came crashing down beside her. The force created a huge pit! Nanyang passed out from fear.


    Bai Chen retracted his suppression and raised his head to look at the teahouse. There was no one at the window. He gently stroked the golden kitten in his hand and narrowed his eyes in thought.


    In the teahouse, the waiter went upstairs, only to find that the room was empty. He was about to hurry after the guest when his gaze fell on the silver ingot on the table.


    The window on the right was open, and a breeze blew across the paper on the table. The scent of a woman seemed to linger in the air.


    The Ye family.


    Ye Shu walked past the front yard and walked straight to the inner room. She quietly pushed the door and entered.


    Mrs. Ye was sleeping peacefully on the bed. Her breathing rhythmically rose and fell, and she seemed to have regained a healthy complexion. Only then did Ye Shu heave a sigh of relief. The thick spiritual aura in the cubicle was spreading. With her divine sense, she saw that Ye Ting had already unlocked his spiritual meridians and was absorbing the spiritual aura of heaven and earth. He was about to break through.


    She smiled slightly, left the door ajar, and left quietly.


    It seemed that this spiritual force was indeed effective. She was relieved.


    The stars in the sky flickered and the cold moonlight shone down. Ye Shu was walking back to her room when a soft cat¡¯s meow sounded above her. She looked up and was slightly stunned.


    The youth in white was sitting on the roof with a cat in his arms. His cold and handsome face looked as if it was carved with determination. Without his hair tied up, he looked carefree. The moonlight shone on his figure, casting a large shadow.


    He lowered his head and met Ye Shu¡¯s gaze. There was a hint of deliberate surprise in his eyes. He leaped down with his aura and his white clothes fluttered in the wind.


    ¡°Miss.¡± He walked in front of Ye Shu and clasped his fists nervously, appearing a little young and inexperienced.


    Bai Chen?


    Ye Shu stared at him and sized up Bai Chen without batting an eyelid. This honest young man¡¯s temperament was the complete opposite of the decisive Bai Chen on the streets. It was as if he had his chip changed.


    ¡°It¡¯s windy at night. Why are you here, Miss?¡± Bai Chen smiled. He seemed to have remembered something and handed the cat in his hand to Ye Shu. ¡°By the way, Miss, this is a small demon beast that I hunted in the forest. I¡¯m giving it to you.¡±


    The golden cat shivered in Bai Chen¡¯s hands and howled indignantly. Its jade-like eyes were filled with anger.


    ¡°You are the Little Demon Beast!I am an ancient sacred beast!

 Chapter 28 - Bai Chen Looks Familiar

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    No matter how dissatisfied it was, it did not dare to show its displeasure due to Bai Chen¡¯s influence. He obediently lay in Bai Chen¡¯s hands and wagged his tail. If his descendants were to see this situation, they would definitely grieve and lament that their ancestor had fallen.


    Ye Shu took the soft ball of fur and held it in her arms as she stroked it gently. Previously, she did not see it clearly at the teahouse, but now that she was closer to it, it was a different feeling. The cat¡¯s fur was entirely golden, and its eyes were as dazzling as diamonds. It was small, and the more she looked at it, the more she liked it.


    ¡°Thank you.¡±


    She accepted it without hesitation, but the golden cat looked at Bai Chen with widened eyes in disbelief. It howled unhappily, ¡°What? You want to hand me over to this stupid mortal?¡±


    Originally, it was already forced to submit to this man. Now, he actually wanted it to follow this mortal who was only in the Foundation Establishment stage! What right did this woman have to make it follow her!


    Ye Shu stroked the cat in her arms and said with a smile, ¡°This demonic beast is indeed quite cute¡­ I¡¯ll call you Xiaobai (Little White) from now on.¡± When she smiled, it was as if she was competing with the sun and the moon. In an instant, a large amount of light disappeared, making it hard for people to look away. Even Bai Chen, who was watching from the side, was slightly stunned.


    The golden cat was speechless.


    Was this woman blind? How was it white? How could she compare it to the cheapest white cat!


    Bai Chen suddenly smiled seductively. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll call you Xiaobai.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t agree!¡± The golden cat bared its fangs and brandished its claws, its eyes wide open as it meowed. However, because of its cute appearance, it didn¡¯t seem aggressive at all. Instead, it looked like a tsundere.


    At this moment, it sensed Bai Chen¡¯s cold gaze and was so frightened that it did not dare to move. It let out a low growl of dissatisfaction.


    ¡°Good cats don¡¯t fight with men!¡±


    Ye Shu thought that it was hungry. She raised her eyebrows and conjured up the pill that she refined two days ago. The cat sniffed and in an instant, the rich spiritual energy completely entered it. Its eyes lit up and it rolled around in Ye Shu¡¯s arms.


    ¡°Master, master!¡±


    Bai Chen was speechless.


    Xiaobai was too solicitous. The golden ball of fur kept rubbing against Ye Shu. Bai Chen could not help but shift his eyes away when he saw this.


    ¡­ What a waste of the Ye Family¡¯s Sect Protecting Elder title.


    When he turned around again, Xiaobai was holding a bottle of spirit pills and meowing comfortably while waiting for Ye Shu to feed it. From time to time, it would rub its tail against Ye Shu¡¯s hand and nestle in Ye Shu¡¯s arms. It could not help drooling.


    For some reason, Bai Chen felt uncomfortable witnessing this scene. He lifted Xiaobai up with a black face. Without the spirit pills, Xiaobai struggled in dissatisfaction and wailed loudly. Ye Shu had a genuine smile in her eyes when she saw Bai Chen¡¯s actions.


    ¡°What is it?¡±


    Bai Chen was expressionless. ¡°It said that it¡¯s full.¡±


    Let go of me! You bad man, I¡¯m not full yet! Xiaobai struggled and screamed in protest.


    Ye Shu raised her eyebrows. ¡°You know cat language?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    ¡°No, Master, he¡¯s lying! He wants to torture me!¡± It¡¯s a pity that Xiaobai doesn¡¯t know how to speak. It can only move its paws and howl in protest!


    Her lips curled into a non-committal smile as she took back the spirit pill jar. She looked up at Bai Chen¡¯s cold and calm appearance, especially his eyes that were moving like a red spider lily blooming through the night. Nothing in the world could hide their brilliance, but when matched with this ordinary face, she felt that it was a little abrupt.


    Although the two of them were worlds apart in terms of looks, for some reason, she recalled the handsome man she saved in the front yard that day. Ye Shu had a bad memory, but she had always had a deep impression good-looking people.


    ¡°Have we met before?¡± Ye Shu asked.


    Bai Chen put away his cold demeanor and scratched his head like a deer in the forest. He grinned in surprise at Ye Shu. ¡°Miss, are you being silly? I¡¯m Miss¡¯s guard and have always been protecting you. Of course you¡¯ve seen me before.¡±


    Ye Shu instantly dispelled her doubts. That¡¯s true. After all, these two people¡¯s appearances could be said to be unrelated. How could they be the same person?


    It was already close to midnight and she gradually felt sleepy. She covered her mouth and yawned, her voice lazy. ¡°It¡¯s getting late. Why don¡¯t you rest early too?¡± With that said, Ye Shu did not wait for Bai Chen¡¯s reply and turned to walk to her own courtyard.


    Seeing this, the cat struggled in Bai Chen¡¯s arms. He did not try to stop it. The cat took advantage of the situation and nimbly jumped down. It followed Ye Shu proudly and slowly.


    Behind him, Bai Chen¡¯s calm eyes watched the departing figure of the man and cat. He regained his composure and turned to disappear into the night..

 Chapter 29 - Medicine Concocting Convention

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    During the day, Ye Shu checked Mrs. Ye¡¯s pulse.


    As she watched her breathing stabilize, the frown on her face deepened. Even though the tendons and functions in her body had completely healed, Mrs. Ye was still unconscious.


    It had been three days.


    Ye Shu felt that it was strange and wanted to ask Ye Ting about it. However, he was still absorbing the spiritual energy in the cubicle, waiting for the opportunity to break through. It must be because the spiritual meridians had been blocked for many years, so when the seal was opened, it was unstoppable.


    Ye Shu frowned. There was no problem with her medical skills. This could be seen from her mother¡¯s speed of recovery. As for why her mother didn¡¯t wake up, it was still debatable.


    All of a sudden, Ye Shu thought of the Medicine Concocting Convention today. The Earth Elixir Fruit was going to be within reach. She narrowed her eyes.


    Perhaps if she used this medicine to refine the Soul Returning Pill, she could wake her mother up.


    ¡ª¡ª


    The Medicine Concocting Convention was being held in the public square. There was a medicinal altar placed in the center, and people were coming and going like shuttles. All of them were the sons and daughters of the rich and powerful in the capital, and they were all discussing happily.


    ¡°The Medicine Concocting Convention is held every year. I wonder who will be the champion this year.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it obvious?¡± The bystanders rolled their eyes and shook their heads helplessly. ¡°Ye Shuang will win the championship again. In the past, she was always the most dazzling. Last year, she even managed to refine a 30% purity medicinal liquid. That scene stunned everyone!¡± When he spoke, the envy in his voice could not be concealed.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. She¡¯s the most beautiful woman in the capital. She¡¯s only 18 years old, yet she¡¯s already at the 9th stage of the Qi Cultivation Stage. She¡¯s also very talented in alchemy. Tsk tsk, comparing her to others is really infuriating.¡±


    Someone immediately reacted. ¡°You mean¡­¡±


    ¡°Who else could it be other than that good-for-nothing? Let me tell you, I heard that Ye Shu is still a good-for-nothing in the third stage of the Qi Refinement realm, hahaha! I don¡¯t know how she has the face to live in this world! Say, she¡¯s also the first daughter of the Ye Residence, but why is there such a huge gap between the two of them?¡±


    A noble lady covered her mouth and chuckled. ¡°Don¡¯t mention that useless person. How can she be compared to Miss Ye Shuang? Don¡¯t ruin Miss Ye Shuang¡¯s status.¡±


    The others smiled and bowed in agreement. At this moment, someone cried out in alarm.


    ¡°It¡¯s Miss Ye Shuang!¡±


    Everyone turned to look, and they were all stunned. A beauty walked over slowly from not far away. Her eyes were beautiful and moving, and she looked even more gentle in her lake blue clothes. Her golden steps swayed, and when she smiled, it was like the wind blowing through the mountains. Lotuses bloomed with each step, and the bells on her waist rang.


    She was like a person in a painting.


    ¡°I¡¯m late.¡± Ye Shuang smiled lightly. Her eyes were bright and her voice was as pleasant as a mountain spring.


    Instantly, the crowd was in an uproar. Those who had seen Ye Shuang before were stunned, while those who had never seen Ye Shuang before were even more so fixated on Ye Shuang¡¯s face. Instantly, the crowd exploded.


    ¡°Is this Miss Ye Shuang? She¡¯s so pretty!¡±


    ¡°I felt an even stronger spiritual force just now. Could it be that Miss Ye Shuang has broken through?¡±


    As soon as she finished speaking, everyone looked at Ye Shuang in bewilderment. They vaguely remembered that the last time she broke through was in the third month of spring¡­ Every stage of the Qi Refinement realm was like scaling a mountain. But in less than half a year, she had actually broken through again.


    Ye Shuang smiled faintly, her eyes calm. ¡°That¡¯s right. I just broke through to the 10th stage of the Qi Refinement realm two days ago.¡±


    The crowd instantly became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. It was unknown who gasped.


    This talent was too unbelievable¡­


    While everyone was still in shock, the strong pressure of the Building Foundation Stage engulfed them!


    Everyone felt a chill run down their spines. When they turned around and saw that it was Yuan Chen, they quickly knelt down and bowed in panic. They were all lifted up by an invisible force in the air.


    He wore a purple-gold python robe and had a luxurious aura. His eyes were cold and handsome, and the aloofness in his eyes made people avert their gaze. However, he walked straight towards Ye Shuang and held her hand, melting the ice in his eyes that was filled with tenderness.


    ¡°Shuang-er, have you been waiting for a long time?¡±


    Ye Shuang lowered her head like a young girl in love. Her cheeks were burning, but she smiled and shook her head. ¡°Not long. You came at the right time.¡±


    The man was handsome and the woman was gentle and lovely. They made for a really eye-catching couple. Everyone sighed in their hearts. As expected, the two of them were a perfect match. Wasn¡¯t the engagement with the good-for-nothing meant to break up an affectionate couple?


    ¡°But I heard that the Third Prince has already annulled his engagement with that trash, Ye Shu. This is really a happy ending.¡±


    ¡°Ah! Really? Indeed, who would be willing to marry a useless person like her? Hahaha! The Third Prince is exceptionally talented. Only Miss Ye Shuang is worthy of him!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that so? Miss Ye Shuang is a proud daughter of heaven! I heard that she was highly regarded by a second-grade alchemist from the Alchemist Guild last year. It¡¯s very likely that she¡¯ll be taken in as a disciple!¡± Everyone¡¯s tone was filled with envy. The status of a person from the Alchemist Guild was so noble. To be able to become a disciple of the guild is a great fortune!


    When Ye Shuang heard their compliments, her eyes flashed with pride, but she maintained a calm and modest look on her face.


    When their words reached Yuan Chen¡¯s ears, his lips curled into a satisfied smile. However, his expression remained cold as he said, ¡°I have no intention of humiliating Miss Ye. It¡¯s just that there¡¯s a huge disparity between our abilities. A marriage is a matter of mutual affection. Anyone who doesn¡¯t intend to do so can cancel the engagement.¡±


    ¡°Your Highness is right.¡±


    At this moment, a clear and pleasant voice sounded from behind..

 Chapter 30 - Is This Woman Crazy?

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Everyone looked over and saw the woman not far away. In an instant, the entire place was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.


    The woman was dressed in a red and was walking towards them with large strides. Her black hair was scattered all over the place, and her starry eyes were sparkling. She wore a red veil to add to her mystery, but it made people want to see her face even more. She was clearly smiling, but the domineering aura of a superior was overwhelming. For some reason, everyone couldn¡¯t help but submit to her.


    Yuan Chen was also stunned. When he regained his senses, he sneered. ¡°It¡¯s good that you know your place.¡±


    Ye Shu smiled and said, ¡°Just like what Your Highness said, marriage is about mutual feelings. Since I don¡¯t like you, I can¡¯t hold back Your Highness.¡±


    Her words implied that she was not interested in him. Yuan Chen¡¯s face darkened and he was furious. ¡°You!¡±


    He sneered in his heart. She was just being stubborn. Previously, she had been pestering him and he couldn¡¯t chase her away no matter how hard he tried. Now that she had broken the marriage agreement, she changed her attitude quickly!


    Everyone instantly looked at Ye Shu¡¯s face in shock!


    ¡°It¡¯s actually that trash, Ye Shu! No wonder she looks so familiar!¡±


    ¡°I advise you not to play hard to get. The only person I love is Ye Shuang. No matter what you do, I won¡¯t give you a second look!¡± Yuan Chen scoffed and held Ye Shuang¡¯s hand to declare his sovereignty.


    Ye Shuang lowered her eyes and pretended to console her gently. ¡°Shu-er, just let us be. After all, you can lead a horse to water, but you can¡¯t make it drink. It¡¯s useless no matter how much you pester him.¡±


    ¡°I know that you have a grudge against the Ye family because of the engagement, which is why you cut off all ties with the Ye family¡­ but feelings can¡¯t be forced.¡±


    Ye Shu coldly regarded Ye Shuang¡¯s sisterly behavior and felt so repulsed that she wanted to vomit. The behavior of the people in the Ye residence disgusted her! They had never treated her well. Her repeated forbearance only resulted in them reaching out for a yard after taking an inch. Yet Ye Shuang spoke so casually as if Ye Shu was the insensible one and wanted to sever ties with them for the sake of the engagement.


    Sure enough, when everyone heard this, their expressions became even stranger as they looked at Ye Shu. Their faces were filled with disdain and disgust.


    ¡°A leopard can¡¯t change its spots. Back then, she pestered the Third Prince relentlessly. Now, in order to force him to submit, she actually pressured him by threatening to sever ties with the Ye family! A good-for-nothing is a good-for-nothing. Nothing can change that!¡±


    ¡°HAHAHA! The Third Prince won¡¯t fall for her tricks, will he? Let¡¯s see what she¡¯s like!¡±


    ¡°Sigh! She¡¯s also the first daughter of the Ye family. One of them is gifted and is proficient in alchemy, while the other is a heaven-defying good-for-nothing. How can the difference be so huge?¡±


    Ye Shu smiled and looked at Ye Shuang with a faint smile. ¡°I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ve misunderstood. Why should I be reluctant to part with a broken shoe that I don¡¯t want? If Elder Sister likes him, you can just take him.¡±


    ¡°Also, I came here today to participate in the Medicine Concocting Convention.¡±


    Ye Shuang¡¯s face turned green and white from her mocking words. She forced a smile and said, ¡°Sister, stop fooling around. How would you know anything about alchemy? How can you participate in this Medicine Concocting Convention?¡±


    When everyone heard her words, they turned to look at Ye Shu. She looked as calm as water, and they all sneered in their hearts. They didn¡¯t know whether she believed her own words or not. However, her acting was quite good. Those who didn¡¯t know better would think that she was really here to refine medicine!


    Who knew if she had ulterior motives.


    Yuan Chen¡¯s dark eyes were filled with disgust. He frowned and looked at Ye Shu. ¡°Ye Shu, I¡¯ve said that I don¡¯t like you. Stop pestering me¡­¡±


    Before he could finish his words, a clear bell rang in the square, followed by someone raising his voice.


    ¡°The Medicine Concocting Convention has officially begun! Participants, please step onto the stage!¡±


    The crowd was restless, and the disciples of several clans were eager to give it a try. They rushed towards the stage at the center of the square. Ye Shuang¡¯s burning gaze landed on the center of the stage, and she pushed aside the crowd and walked inside.


    Someone turned around and saw that there was a commotion in the crowd. Ye Shu was nowhere to be seen, and they were laughing in their hearts.


    As expected, when the competition officially began, she was nowhere to be seen. This idiot was still boasting that she was here to participate in the competition! She was simply a joke!


    There were a few tables on the stage, and on each sandalwood table was a pill furnace, along with the same amount of medicinal herbs. A few people sat in four corners of the stage, and the people sitting below the stage could clearly see their movements.


    The first seat was empty.


    Therefore, the competition had not started.


    Everyone looked at the seat of the host from time to time. Someone couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Who¡¯s the person holding the home ground? Why isn¡¯t he here yet? Can the competition still continue?¡±


    The person beside him extended his finger and made a shushing gesture. He lowered his voice and said, ¡°I can¡¯t say. The person who is overseeing this place has quite a background. I heard that the owner of the Hundred Herbs Hall personally invited him.¡±


    The crowd gasped.


    Since the person personally invited by the owner of the Hundred Herbs Hall was so important to her, he must be extremely talented in alchemy!

 Chapter 31 - VIP of the Hundred Herbs Hall

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    In the entire capital, there were very few people who knew alchemy, and there are only a handful with extremely high talent.


    Considering this, everyone¡¯s dissatisfaction subsided. From time to time, they would look at the seat of honor, their eyes filled with awe. However, there were no more sounds of discussion or dissatisfaction.


    Yuan Chen fiddled with his wine glass as he stared at the seat of honor. Although he did not know much about alchemy, he thought that his path of cultivation would be smooth sailing if he could build a good relationship with this person.


    At this time, there was the sound of a gale breaking . Everyone turned around to see Ye Shu flying over to sit on the main seat.


    Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air and looked doubtfully at Ye Shu who was sitting calmly. There was a dead silence.


    Was she crazy? She even dared to sit in the VIP seat of the Hundred Herbs Hall¡¯s owner! Was she trying to attract the Third Prince¡¯s attention again?


    This woman was utterly shameless!


    Ye Shu ignored their gazes and picked up the wine glass on the table. She played with the veil that was slightly lifted and drank the wine, revealing her almond-shaped eyes that were full of smiles.


    Even though it was such a simple action, it made everyone gasp, not daring to speak. One had to know that this was the VIP seat of the Hundred Herb Hall. Not only did she sit there, she even leisurely drank wine while she was at it!


    Yuan Chen¡¯s face darkened. It didn¡¯t matter if she died, but he didn¡¯t want to offend that VIP because of her! She really put in so much effort just to pester him!


    What a brainless idiot!


    ¡°Get out of here!¡± Yuan Chen¡¯s eyes were filled with fury, and he was about to burn her to ashes. The overwhelming pressure made the people around him pale, as if their throats were being held.


    Ye Shu swirled her wine glass and smiled. ¡°Your Highness, you really know how to joke. I didn¡¯t know that this Medicine Concocting Convention was organized by you and you can chase people away as you please.¡±


    Chi.


    It was not clear who it was who could not hold back their laughter, but their eyes were filled with ridicule. ¡°Truly a fool who doesn¡¯t know life from death. How can the VIP seat of the Hundred Herbs Hall be something that you can sit on? Ye Shu, I really underestimated the extent of your thick skin. It¡¯s fine if you, a piece of trash, participate in the Medicine Concocting Convention, but you actually dare to sit on the VIP seat! Hahaha! You¡¯re not far from death!¡±


    Ye Shuang, who was watching the commotion from above, was also gloating in her eyes. She couldn¡¯t wait for Ye Shu to be embarrassed. It would be best if the owner of the Hundred Herbs Hall was offended and directly dealt with her!


    How could such trash kill the Ye Family Patriarch!


    At the thought of this, her face sank slightly. It was as if she was wrapped in a strong murderous intent!


    ¡°Are the VIPs of the Hundred Herbs Hall very powerful?¡± Ye Shu tilted her head and asked casually, causing everyone to mock him. She was really an ignorant fool. However, her next sentence made them even more derisive.


    Ye Shu looked down at the wine, reflecting her beautiful face. She suddenly smiled. ¡°What if I say that I¡¯m the VIP of the Hundred Herbs Hall?¡±


    Everyone fell silent and looked at one another for a moment before they finally couldn¡¯t help but roar with laughter. Their laughter was full of ridicule and they were on the verge of tears.


    ¡°What did I hear? Ye Shu, that famous piece of trash in the capital actually said that she¡¯s a VIP of the Hundred Herbs Hall! Hahaha! Isn¡¯t it ridiculous!¡±


    ¡°VIP? I¡¯m dying of laughter. If she was a VIP, even pigs would climb trees!¡±


    ¡°What can we do? Some people just don¡¯t have any self-awareness and want to reach for the impossible. Not only is she pestering the Third Prince, she even came up with such a ridiculous reason! Tsk tsk.¡±


    Ye Shu ignored their ridicule. From the start to the end, her expression was calm and her lips that seemed to be curved appeared languid and noble.


    Yuan Chen obviously did not believe her either. He sized up Ye Shu and sneered. ¡°Ye Shu, don¡¯t think about these unrealistic thoughts anymore! How can you become a VIP of the Hundred Herbs Hall with your qualifications? If you¡¯re a VIP, I¡¯ll give you a big bow in front of everyone in the square!¡±


    She raised her eyes abruptly and looked at him with a faint smile. ¡°You said it yourself.¡±


    Yuan Chen laughed coldly. ¡°I never go back on my words.¡± As he spoke, he looked at her with disdain. It seemed like he didn¡¯t believe her at all.


    At this moment, a shout came from outside the crowd. Manager Li walked over with his hands behind his back. Everyone looked at him with reverence in their eyes. Under everyone¡¯s gaze, he walked to Ye Shu and bowed.


    ¡°Miss Ye, please forgive me for being late.¡±


    Ye Shu waved his hand. ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡±


    This action confused everyone. Looking at Manager Li¡¯s respectful manner in astonishment, someone asked with a smile.


    ¡°Manager Li, why are you being so polite? She¡¯s just a loser!¡±


    Manager Li¡¯s expression turned slightly cold. With a cold snort, a powerful pressure instantly rushed towards him! The man¡¯s face turned pale as he was sent flying by the pressure!


    ¡°Insolence! How dare you disrespect the VIP of our Hundred Herbs Hall!¡±

 Chapter 32 - Banishment

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    That person propped himself up on the ground, his pale face instantly widening. ¡°VIP?¡±


    As soon as he said that, they looked at each other in dismay. As they looked at the woman in red who was sitting safely at the head of the table, they were so shocked that they nearly lost their voices! Like a drop of water falling into a pot of oil, the noisy crowd instantly exploded!


    ¡°What? Ye Shu is really a VIP?!¡±


    ¡°How¡­ how is this possible!¡±


    Everyone looked at Ye Shu, but she was calm and composed. Her eyes were serene as she played with the wine glass in her hand. When she lowered her eyes, her elegance and dominance were fully displayed. She really did have a bit of the aura of a superior.


    But how was that possible?


    Ye Shu was clearly just a useless person who did not know anything. It had only been a few months since they last saw each other, yet she had suddenly become a VIP of the Hundred Herbs Hall?


    The people on the stage all looked to the side. After all, they were all prodigies of the Alchemy Guild. They wanted to see what the VIPs of the Hundred Herbs Hall looked like. Meanwhile, Ye Shuang¡¯s expression changed slightly. She gripped the medicine bowl in her hand tightly, her knuckles turning white.


    ¡°Ye Shu was a VIP of the Hundred Herbs Hall? Impossible! She was clearly a loser who was inferior to him in every aspect. How could she be a VIP!¡±


    When Yuan Chen heard this shocking news, he immediately stood up. The coldness in his eyes almost shattered. Thinking about how he broke off the engagement with her a few days ago, his expression changed¡­ Suddenly, he laughed.


    It must be that Ye Shu was unwilling to break off the engagement with him and wanted to attract his attention! A good-for-nothing who had no morals and ability, instead thinking of these devious ways everyday to try and attract his attention. It was simply laughable!


    ¡°Shopkeeper, are you mistaken? Shu-er is my younger sister. I know her personality too. She has never come into contact with alchemy, and is even less proficient in cultivation. How could she be an esteemed guest of yours?¡± At this moment, Ye Shuang asked with a smile, revealing the most honest thoughts in everyone¡¯s hearts.


    However, she said it tactfully. After all, it was not as simple with Ye Shu being a piece of trash who cannot cultivate.


    It was an existence that the entire city despised.


    Manager Li looked at her expressionlessly. Suddenly, a strange smile appeared on his face. ¡°Did you mean to say my eyesight is poor?¡±


    When Ye Shuang met his gaze, her heart skipped a beat. She lowered her head in panic and said softly, ¡°I didn¡¯t mean that. I just wanted to say how Shu-er usually is. I understand her better. She doesn¡¯t know how to refine medicine¡­¡±


    After emphasizing that she didn¡¯t know how to refine medicine twice, everyone¡¯s gaze became strange. When they looked at Ye Shu, their gaze was complicated. How could a person who didn¡¯t know how to refine medicine become the VIP of the Hundred Herbs Hall?


    ¡°In my opinion, it¡¯s very likely that Ye Shu, that vixen, seduced Manager Li and then made use of her connections to get the manager to give her the title of VIP!¡± A noble lady discussed in a low voice.¡± Otherwise, how could that trash Ye Shu be a VIP?¡±


    When everyone heard her words, they could not help but think about that aspect. Then, they thought about how the shopkeeper had no children for the past 70 years¡­ The way they looked at Ye Shu changed from doubtful and complicated to disdain. Their eyes were filled with disgust!


    They knew it. How could a piece of trash suddenly become a VIP of the Hundred Herbs Hall? No one would believe that there was nothing fishy going on.


    She was indeed a despicable bastard! She was truly a disgrace to the rich and powerful. How could she even do such a thing!


    When Ye Shu heard their low discussions, interest flashed across her eyes. She swirled the wine glass in her hand and looked up at Ye Shuang with a mocking smile. ¡°You¡¯re really interesting. I actually didn¡¯t know that Miss Ye Shuang, who used to disregard me, actually understood me so well.¡± She stood up and slowly walked towards Ye Shuang, a stern smile in her phoenix eyes.


    They were both stunning beauties, but when Ye Shu and Ye Shuang stood together, Ye Shuang¡¯s radiance seemed to dim. She twisted the corner of her shirt as jealousy surged in her heart! Why was this trash so good-looking? She wished she could tear this face in front of her.


    However, Ye Shu, who was dressed in a fiery red dress, walked over with an overwhelming aura. Ye Shuang was unwittingly frightened by the aura she emitted and took two steps back.


    ¡°W-what are you going to do?¡±


    Everyone looked at this farce and sneered in their hearts. Could it be that she wanted to declare war on Miss Ye Shuang? She should take a look at herself¡ª


    At this moment, she did something unexpected.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Ye Shu¡¯s lips curled into a smile that could mesmerize all living things as she slowly placed the wine cup on Ye Shuang¡¯s head. The wine that was poured out drenched her hair and clothes. The red liquid dyed her lake-blue clothes. Her hair was also messy, making her look like a drenched chicken! Ye Shuang could not help but exclaim!


    ¡°I¡¯m in a bad mood today. You can leave now..¡±

 Chapter 33 - Declaration of War

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    As soon as Ye Shu¡¯s cold voice fell, Ye Shuang¡¯s eyes widened. She looked at Ye Shu and her heart burned. She subconsciously gritted her teeth and sneered.


    ¡°Who are you to chase me away?¡±


    The crowd finally reacted and exploded with indignation. They pointed at Ye Shu and their eyes were filled with anger and blame as if they had a feud with her! They spat at her and their sharp eyes were like knives were about to hack Ye Shu into pieces!


    ¡°Ye Shu, I advise you not to go too far!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. No matter what, she¡¯s still your eldest sister, yet you¡¯re using your status to bully her. How shameless!¡±


    ¡°I think she¡¯s just making a big fuss out of nothing. Do you think a lowly person who serves people with lust can really be a shopkeeper? What kind of status does Miss Ye Shuang have? She¡¯s someone who has a chance of becoming a second-grade alchemist disciple of the Alchemist Guild this year. How can Ye Shu chase her away just like that? Simply laughable!¡±


    The discussion got louder and louder. Yuan Chen snapped out of his shock. His dark eyes were filled with anger. He flew to Ye Shuang and protected her. He looked at Ye Shu coldly. ¡°You really disappoint me. A filthy woman like you is not fit to be Shuang-er¡¯s sister!¡±


    Ye Shu chuckled lightly. ¡°Your Highness must be mistaken. I¡¯ve severed all ties with the Ye family long ago, and I have nothing to do with her. As for this filthy¡­¡±


    Her beautiful eyes were very lively. Hearing everyone¡¯s sarcastic tone, the lips under the veil suddenly curled up.


    Then, she turned around and smiled at Manager Li. ¡°Manager, I¡¯m the one holding the fort today, right?¡±


    Manager Li didn¡¯t expect her to behave like this either. He was slightly taken aback by her words and nodded respectfully.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. This is Miss Ye Shu¡¯s home ground. You are in charge of everything.¡±


    Ye Shu looked at Yuan Chen with a smile and said in a clear voice, ¡°Did you hear that? Your Highness, since you are experienced and knowledgeable, you should know what it means to be in charge of the situation. I don¡¯t welcome Miss Ye Shuang today, so she has to leave.¡± Her rogue tone made Yuan Chen¡¯s face darken. He choked and glared at Ye Shu!


    ¡°You!¡±


    Ye Shuang smiled gently as a sinister look flashed past her eyes. This Medicine Concocting Convention was not child¡¯s play. If she was really chased away, it would affect her future!


    ¡°Shu-er, don¡¯t cause trouble. This Medicine Concocting Convention is very important to me.¡±


    Ye Shuang¡¯s eyes were watery and she looked pitiful. ¡°Do you have something that you can¡¯t say? Why must you chase your eldest sister away?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing to hide. I just don¡¯t like you.¡±


    Ye Shu looked up impatiently and raised the corner of her eyes slightly in a domineering way. Her voice was faint. ¡°Are you going to leave by yourself, or should I chase you away?¡±


    No matter how gentle Ye Shuang¡¯s expression was, she couldn¡¯t take it anymore. Her smile froze and she did not know what to do. She wished she could hack Ye Shu into pieces. When did this useless thing become so aggressive?


    The two of them stood on the stage. One of them looked imposing while the other looked pitiful. Everyone could not help but feel indignant. However, they gritted their teeth and looked at Ye Shu in anger, not daring to speak. Their eyes were filled with disgust. Ye Shu was just a good-for-nothing who had latched onto Manager Li. What was there to be proud of? To put it bluntly, she was still a good-for-nothing!


    ¡°Ye Shu, don¡¯t go overboard!¡± Yuan Chen stood in front of her, his eyes cold. His dark eyes were filled with anger. ¡°You¡¯re afraid that Shuang-er will steal your limelight. This is why you¡¯re in such a hurry to chase her out, right?¡±


    ¡°She¡¯s far from qualified.¡± Ye Shu laughed. Although she did not express her contempt, the arrogance in her tone made everyone laugh.


    How arrogant and ignorant!


    Manager Li listened quietly at the side and shook his head in his heart when he heard this. Indeed, he was still young.


    Afraid that Lady Ye Shuang would steal the limelight?


    Miss Ye¡¯s talent in refining medicine was rare and at least one in a million. Just the medicinal liquid she casually took out was extraordinary.


    These people were truly blind.


    Manager Li turned his head and looked at Ye Shu thoughtfully. Ye Shu had a faint smile on her face and her temperament was like an orchid. However, she could not hide her blazing sun-like radiance, which made Manager Li admire her.


    Her temperament was not something that others could compare to. No wonder the boss thought so highly of her.


    Ye Shuang¡¯s eyes lit up. She could use this opportunity to make Ye Shu look bad in front of everyone. Perhaps she could even gain Manager Li¡¯s favor. As she thought about this, she lowered her eyes and sobbed.


    ¡°Little sister, I know you don¡¯t like me, but I beg you, this opportunity is really important to me. I know you aren¡¯t good at refining medicine, so I shouldn¡¯t mention your sore spot. It would be wrong if this matter caused a rift between us.¡±


    ¡°You also know that your parents don¡¯t have much talent, so it¡¯s only natural for you to want to soar. It¡¯s just that it¡¯s difficult to change the fate of the heavens. Your fate is like this¡­¡±


    Upon hearing Ye Shuang mention her parents, Ye Shu¡¯s smiling eyes paused slightly as a cold glint flashed across them.


    She sobbed and said, ¡°Shu-er, won¡¯t you give me this chance¡­¡±


    ¡°Sure..¡±

 Chapter 34 - This Trash Is Bound To Lose.

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Ye Shu agreed without any hesitation. Holding the jade pendant in her hand, she smiled. ¡°Since you think that I¡¯m not giving you this chance, why don¡¯t we have a competition? If you lose, you can leave and not participate in the Medicine Concocting Convention. If you win¡­¡±


    She paused and laughed. ¡°Do whatever you want.¡±


    Manager Li¡¯s interest was piqued at this moment. His eyes were filled with excitement when he heard what she said. Miss Ye¡¯s medicinal liquid at that time was something that even the boss praised endlessly. Wouldn¡¯t it be a great honor if he could witness her refining process?


    Ye Shuang was stunned when she heard that. Then, excitement flashed in her eyes. She suppressed her joy and said softly, ¡°Sister, have you thought it through? After all, there¡¯s no distinction between family and friends in the competition. We only look at strength. I¡¯m afraid the outcome will hurt our sisterhood.¡±


    Ye Shu laughed lightly as she played with the jade pendant in her hand. She raised her eyebrows noncommittally. ¡°It¡¯s too early for you to say that. With your ability, you¡¯re far from being enough.¡±


    Ye Shuang¡¯s smile froze. A sinister look flashed across her eyes as she sneered.


    What was there to be arrogant about being a piece of trash! When she finished refining the medicine, she would beat this piece of trash to a pulp!


    When the people below the stage heard that she agreed, they immediately burst into gloating laughter. Everyone was discussing and their tone was full of mockery.


    ¡°It can¡¯t be. This Ye Shu really dares to declare war on Lady Ye Shuang. She should take a look at herself first! Does she really think she¡¯s a scumbag just because she has Manager Li by her side?!¡±


    ¡°Some people like to overestimate themselves. What can we do? We¡¯re just waiting to see a joke.¡±


    Yuan Chen sat upright and watched the commotion on the stage. He sneered in his heart. This Ye Shu was really a clown. She actually dared to declare war on Shuang-er.


    What a joke.


    An old man with white hair and dressed in a Taoist robe sat in a corner from beginning to end. However, at this moment, he suddenly opened his eyes. His turbid eyes turned slightly as he sized up the woman in red on the stage with interest.


    ¡°Who do you think will win this competition?¡± He leaned over and asked the people beside him. They looked at him like he was an idiot.


    ¡°Needless to say, Miss Ye Shuang will definitely win. You have to know that last year, she received the favor of a second-grade alchemist from the Alchemist Guild! Do you know the identity of a second-grade alchemist? That¡¯s a status comparable to a prince!¡± The young man exaggerated his expression, his eyes filled with respect and admiration.


    The old man smiled and asked, ¡°What about the third, fifth, and ninth grades?¡±


    The young man¡¯s admiring expression froze, and the corner of his mouth twitched speechlessly. ¡°Do you think alchemists are cabbages? Up until now, the highest level apothecary in the entire Dongdong City is only a fourth-grade alchemist, and the status of an alchemist is so noble¡­ Forget it, forget it, why am I saying so much to you, you don¡¯t understand!¡± He waved his hand impatiently.


    ¡°In short, there is no doubt that Miss Ye Shuang will win.¡±


    The old man took out a flask from his waist and took a sip of wine. He burped and his face glowed red. He looked at Ye Shu intently. ¡°I bet she will win.¡±


    ¡°You old man!¡± The young man was completely enraged. He was so angry that his eyes were wide open as he was pulled back by the person beside him.


    ¡°Why are you talking nonsense to him? He¡¯s just an old man who is drunk and asking nonsense. He won¡¯t understand even if you tell him.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. She actually said that trash can win. Hahaha, I¡¯m dying of laughter! This trash is only backed by a crazy old man!¡±


    ¡°Hey, hey, stop talking. It¡¯s starting over there.¡±


    Someone reminded them. Everyone looked towards the stage and saw Ye Shuang sitting leisurely on the east side. Ye Shu smiled. Her red dress and black hair looked especially dazzling. She sat directly opposite Ye Shuang and lit an incense that was emitting a faint smoke. The situation was like a firecracker, ready to explode at any moment!


    Ye Shuang arranged the medicinal herbs and placed them in the Elixir Furnace one by one. Her delicate hands moved slightly to create the medicinal powder. Her movements were like flowing water, pleasing to the eye and making everyone gasp in admiration.


    As expected of a good seedling who obtained the favor of a second-grade alchemist. Even an outsider would find it pleasing to the eye.


    She turned around and looked at Ye Shu, who was propping her head; she looked as though she was dozing off.


    Those who saw it were shocked. They shook their heads in disdain. Wasn¡¯t her declaration of war quite domineering? Now it was really a slap in the face. If she didn¡¯t know how to refine medicine, why was she acting like a big shot?


    At this moment, there was a popping sound. Everyone turned to look. Ye Shuang¡¯s hand was burning with a flame that was as pure as a green lotus. It was burning the herbs floating in the middle!


    ¡°This is¡­ the Blue Lotus Flame! That is a Pill Flame that can only be refined by someone with pure Spiritual Energy. I never thought that Miss Ye Shuang would have such heaven-defying talent!¡±


    The participants on the stage couldn¡¯t help but cry out in surprise. Looking at the flames, even their breathing stopped as they looked at Ye Shuang with burning eyes. Those who knew the trade saw the Pill Flame had stirred up a commotion, and the laymen were also extremely excited.


    The alchemy was still in progress. The medicinal ingredients in the center of the Blue Lotus Flame were all burnt into powder. Her divine sense supported the powder as it floated in the air. Her face was already a bit pale. Ye Shuang waved her hand and had the heavenly water on the table wrap around the medicinal powder.. Her weak divine sense was already making it difficult for her to hold on!

 Chapter 35 - Primordial Red Fire!

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    As everyone watched, they couldn¡¯t help but hold their breaths and stare with wide eyes. The scene was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.


    Ye Shuang carefully fused the Heavenly Water with the medicinal powder that had been burnt. The medicinal fragrance on the stage spread out in all directions. They smelled this refreshing fragrance and let out waves of exclamations.


    On the other side, Ye Shu started to move. She lifted her eyes lazily and waved her hand to take out a few medicinal herbs and started to fiddle with them. Some people could not help but mock in their hearts when they saw this. The most important thing in refining medicine was to concentrate. Besides, she had been absent for so long just now. Could it be that she wanted to use half an hour to create a miracle?


    This was the biggest joke in the world.


    Ye Shu placed all the herbs into the alms bowl. His actions were as fast as a butterfly. Before anyone could react, the herbs in the alms bowl turned into powder.


    ¡°Pfft.¡±


    Purple flames danced and rose from her fingertips, emitting a different kind of radiance. With a tap of her hand, she guided the flames to the medicine bowl!


    The light was dazzling as it quickly wrapped around the powder in the medicine bowl. At this moment, it rose up and intertwined with the purple flames.


    Everyone looked at Ye Shuang nervously.. Occasionally, they would glance over and see Ye Shu putting all the medicinal herbs into the fire. Some people could not help but laugh.


    This good-for-nothing really didn¡¯t know how to refine medicine. She just put all the medicinal herbs inside to refine. What did she think this was? A hodgepodge? She even used the lowest grade Purple Flame. Trash would always be trash!


    Manager Li couldn¡¯t understand the commotion either. He frowned as he looked at Ye Shu¡¯s ridiculous behavior. It seemed like she really didn¡¯t know how to refine medicine¡­ Could it be that the owner had misjudged her?


    On the other side, the white-haired old man stroked his beard and looked at Ye Shu with admiration as she waved his hand and the five herbs rose up.


    She had such a divine sense at such a young age. She could use her immortal fire to refine five types of medicinal herbs at the same time without destroying the characteristics of the medicinal herbs. Although this purple fire was a little low-grade¡­


    Wait, this doesn¡¯t seem to be purple fire.


    He stared at the flame for a moment. There seemed to be five pure colors interweaving inside, supporting the red flame in the center. It let out waves of clear cries, and dense divine senses were spreading in all directions!


    The old man¡¯s breathing could not help but quicken as he stood up abruptly. His body trembled as he stared fixedly at the flames on Ye Shu¡¯s fingertips. Excitement appeared in his eyes!


    This was clearly not a Purple Flame, but one of the ten great Pill Flames, Primordial Red Flame!


    Everyone who concocted alchemical pills knew that the weakest type of alchemical fire was the Purple Flame. Above that was the Blue Flame and the Black Flame. They were divided by purity¡­ and the rarest were the ten great alchemical flames!


    Ten great Pill Flames were extremely rare. Most people would not be able to see these Pill Flames in their entire lives. Even tier 8 and 9 alchemists would not be able to touch them¡­ How could she have such a Pill Flame at such a young age?


    When everyone saw the old man suddenly stand up to look at Ye Shu excitedly, They regarded him with disdain.


    ¡°Is this old man crazy? What¡¯s so good about that useless thing?¡±


    Ye Shu waved the flame to wrap the medicinal powder. With her other hand, she caused the heavenly water to rise up. Under everyone¡¯s surprised gazes, she smiled and waved the heavenly water to weave in!


    ¡°Is she crazy? She doesn¡¯t even have this bit of common sense!¡± someone shouted in horror. ¡°Fire and water have always been incompatible. It was already extremely dangerous for her to activate her Pill Flame to fuse with the medicinal powder. Now, she¡¯s actually trying to fuse fire and water!¡±


    ¡°Alchemy tests one¡¯s divine sense. If she¡¯s not careful, she might explode and die!¡±


    On the other side, Ye Shuang was driving the Sky Water to merge with the medicinal powder. It was already nearing the end. When she saw Ye Shu¡¯s movements from the corner of her eye, she could not help but feel excited. The corners of her lips also gradually curled up.


    This Ye Shu was really a fool. To think she still had the delusion of refining medicinal liquid like this. What a joke! Let¡¯s see what else she could use to compete with her in the future!


    She no longer cared about the commotion on the other side. She waved her hand and spiritual energy surged like silk, enveloping the fused sky water and spiritual energy. At this moment, it shone with a different kind of brilliance! That drop of sky water floated in the sky. The seven-colored radiance interweaved and emitted rich spiritual energy!


    Everyone held their breaths as they stared fixedly at the drop of heavenly water. Someone shouted in shock.


    ¡°This is¡­ 50% pure medicinal liquid!¡±


    As soon as he finished speaking, it caused a commotion amongst the crowd! They looked at the drop of Sky Water with fiery expressions, and their gazes towards Ye Shuang became increasingly heated. Even their breathing became hurried!


    While Ye Shuang was refining the pill, an earth-shattering explosion came from the other side! Cracks spread from inside the pill furnace as it exploded. Thick smoke rose into the air, mixing with the medicinal powder and the heavenly water. Everything turned black.


    ¡°Chi.¡±


    Someone sneered.


    ¡± The nerve of some people. They should just say so if they don¡¯t know how to refine medicine. Why do they have to humiliate themselves here? They even have the delusion of competing with Miss Ye Shuang in terms of refining medicine. Hahaha!¡± the young man said sarcastically.


    ¡°Ye Shu, you¡¯ve lost. What else do you have to say now?¡±


    However, Ye Shu was unmoved. She lifted her eyes and saw that the remaining incense was burning. She wiped the corner of her mouth and smiled brightly.


    ¡°No hurry, I still have time..¡±

 Chapter 36 - Settling Personal Grudges

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Upon hearing this, everyone couldn¡¯t help but find it incredulous. Without a pill furnace, did she really think she could create the medicinal liquid in such a short period of time?


    It was just a final struggle.


    Ye Shuang¡¯s gaze was indifferent as she sat opposite her and watched her movements. Her elegant face was filled with contempt.


    Ye Shu repeated what she did just now. Her divine sense waved the Sky Water and Medicinal Powder to interweave. Boom! Purple flames rose from her fingertips. Flames lit up the sky and enveloped the Sky Water. In an instant, the medicinal ingredients slowly bloomed from the flames in the sky!


    Accompanied by waves of clear cries, it was as if three dragons were entrenched and continuously fusing, emitting a dazzling brilliance!


    The brilliant light shone so brightly that everyone could not open their eyes!


    The others could not see what was happening, but Ye Shuang could see it clearly from the stage. Her face turned pale, and she suddenly stood up. She was so shocked that her breathing began to tremble. ¡°How is this possible!¡±


    How did she do it? It wasn¡¯t impossible for the Heavenly Water and Elixir Fire to fuse together, but it required an extremely powerful divine sense. Moreover, she was in a situation where she didn¡¯t have the help of a pill furnace¡­ How could it be possible for this piece of trash?


    The specks of light dispersed and were annihilated. A drop of pure medicinal liquid floated on the stage. It was exuding an imposing aura as it broke through the waves. Even the air was trembling!


    The air was filled with thick Spirit Qi, but it was extremely quiet. Everyone stared at the Heavenly Water spinning above, speechless.


    Sensing this pure medicinal liquid, no one dared to breathe too loudly.


    The shopkeeper¡¯s eyes suddenly trembled as he stared fixedly at the medicinal liquid in the sky. His trembling lips were hoarse as he spoke with difficulty.


    ¡°This is¡­ 80% pure medicinal liquid.¡±


    As his voice fell, it was like a drop of water falling into a pot of oil, exploding loudly!


    An 80% purity medicinal liquid! That was a talent comparable to a demon! Not to mention a second-grade alchemist, even a third-grade alchemist would find it difficult to refine such a pure medicinal liquid. Now, it was actually refined by a piece of trash!


    No, not trash¡­ This was an alchemy genius!


    Amazing!


    The young man who had mocked and ridiculed Ye Shu earlier was so shocked that he immediately stood up. He had actually been fooled by that old man! He turned his head to look at the old man, but the seat beside him was empty.


    The old man had left at some point.


    Everyone looked at Ye Shu with respect and wanted to befriend her. They complimented her with smiles, ¡°Miss Ye is really young and promising. You managed to refine 80% purity medicinal liquid so easily! How can others compare to you?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Miss Ye. At that time, I felt that you were a dragon among men. Indeed, you¡¯re much stronger than Miss Ye Shuang!¡±


    Ye Shu was in no mood to pay attention to them. She lowered her head and kept the medicinal liquid back into the jade bottle. She heaved a sigh of relief. Just now, she had exerted all her strength to deliberately make a mistake. She suppressed the pill fire¡¯s refining effect in order to restrain her sharpness. She did not expect that there would actually be such a stir.


    It seemed like this medicinal liquid was indeed extraordinary.


    Hearing their discussion, Ye Shuang¡¯s face suddenly darkened.


    This bunch of snobbish people were still complimenting her just now. When they saw that Ye Shu, that trash, was stronger than her, they started to fall on both sides!


    She was so jealous that she could go crazy. She stared at Ye Shu¡¯s jade bottle and fiercely twisted her handkerchief, wishing she could hack her into a thousand pieces! What right did this trash have to refine such a good medicinal liquid? What right did she have!


    Surprise flashed across Yuan Chen¡¯s eyes. He stood up slowly. His purple-gold python robe looked especially luxurious. He walked towards Ye Shu, and everyone subconsciously made way for him.


    Ye Shu looked up and glanced at him. She had a faint smile on her face as she watched him walk over. Her smile was as harmonious as the wind.


    ¡°Shu-er.¡± Yuan Chen¡¯s smile was full of admiration and approval. ¡°Congratulations. I knew that with your ability, you would definitely win this Medicine Concocting Convention.¡±


    Ye Shu remained unmoved and raised her eyebrows. ¡°Your Highness doesn¡¯t intend to comfort your lover?¡±


    He smiled helplessly. His eyes were as gentle as spring water and he looked at her dotingly. ¡°What are you saying, Shu-er? I¡¯ve never had a lover. From the beginning to the end, I only had you.¡±


    ¡°Brother Chen!¡±


    Ye Shuang shouted anxiously. Her eyes widened as she stared at Yuan Chen, her eyes red. ¡°Have you forgotten our agreement?¡±


    Yuan Chen¡¯s expression turned cold as he said coldly, ¡°Please respect yourself, Miss Ye Shuang. I have nothing to do with you.¡±


    It was as if she had suffered a heavy blow. Her face suddenly turned pale and she staggered two steps back. Her gaze towards Ye Shu became increasingly vicious!


    Everyone¡¯s gloating eyes tore at her self-esteem. She was furious. It was all because of this b*tch. It was all because of this b*tch who took everything from her!


    ¡°I don¡¯t care what kind of show you put up. Ye Shuang, it¡¯s time for you to fulfill your promise,¡± Ye Shu said calmly.


    She was dressed in red and looked exceptionally domineering. The sternness in her eyes carried the aura of a superior, making everyone subconsciously want to submit to her. Ye Shuang subconsciously felt timid, but she quickly reacted and stared at her while laughing maniacally.


    ¡°You? With your ability at the 3rd level of the Qi Refinement Stage? Even if I don¡¯t leave, what can you do to me?!¡±


    Manager Li¡¯s face turned slightly cold. He walked over and his spirit energy surged. Ye Shu gently blocked him and said in a lazy voice, ¡°No need to trouble Manager Li. It¡¯s a personal grudge. I can settle it myself.¡±


    He was stunned. He had heard the rumors too. Ye Shu, the daughter of the Ye family, was only at the third-stage Qi Refinement realm. She was worlds apart from Ye Shuang.. How could she deal with her?

 Chapter 37 - Fight

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    Yuan Chen frowned and shielded Ye Shu. He berated Ye Shuang coldly, ¡°Ye Shuang, I advise you not to mess around!¡±


    When Ye Shuang saw that the person who used to speak gently to her was actually protecting another woman, jealousy flickered in her eyes. She stared at the veil under Ye Shu¡¯s beautiful eyes and laughed revengefully.


    ¡°Brother Chen, do you want to know what Ye Shu¡¯s face looks like under the veil?¡±


    Before anyone could react, Ye Shuang¡¯s figure flashed like lightning and shot out, her eyes excitedly grabbing at the veil on Ye Shu¡¯s face!


    Ye Shu was already prepared for this. She dodged the attack with a step and raised her palm. A strong gust of wind suddenly appeared. The spiritual energy surged and directly sent Ye Shuang flying!


    Only a corner of the veil was lifted.


    Ye Shuang fell to the ground and spat out a large mouthful of blood. She raised her head with difficulty in disbelief. ¡°You, how can it be?¡±


    ¡°This is¡­ Cloudsurge Palm!¡±


    Someone exclaimed and could not help but exclaim, ¡°Miss Ye actually learned the Cloud-Surge Palm! I didn¡¯t expect that not only is she proficient in alchemy, but she also has such talent in cultivation! How rare!¡±


    Ye Shuang¡¯s heart was engulfed by the flames of jealousy. Like a cheetah, she suddenly flipped over and rushed towards her with a powerful spiritual force!


    Yuan Chen reacted at this moment. He raised his palm in front of Ye Shu and retaliated mercilessly. The strong aura of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator enveloped Ye Shuang, sending her flying again!


    Bang!


    She fell to the ground and watched in disbelief as Yuan Chen hurt her. Her eyes were filled with despair, and her liver felt like it was being torn apart. However, the pain in her body was far less than the pain in her heart!


    When Yuan Chen saw the look in her eyes, his gaze paused for a moment. After weighing the pros and cons, he turned away from her.


    Ye Shu saw Yuan Chen¡¯s actions and frowned slightly. She did not say anything.


    She lowered her eyes to look at Ye Shuang, who was lying on the ground in a sorry state. She looked disdainfully at Ye Shuang, withdrew her spiritual power, and turned her wrist. Her voice was light as she said, ¡°Ye Shuang, those who plot against me will not end up well. You¡¯re on your own.¡±


    Ye Shuang was slightly taken aback as she looked up and met her gaze. Although Ye Shu¡¯s eyes were as calm as water, they exuded a chilling aura. It was like a deep and unfathomable cold lake, surging with a different kind of sharpness!


    She suddenly thought of something. When she heard her words, her eyes widened and a chill ran down her spine. She was so scared that her whole body was trembling!


    Did she sense something?


    ¡°Manager Li, let the competition continue,¡± Ye Shu said without any interest. She glanced at Ye Shuang indifferently and walked away.


    Although Ye Shuang wasn¡¯t chased away this time, she felt even more humiliated than if she were to be chased away. Everyone¡¯s mocking gazes continuously shot towards her, but she sat in a corner in a daze, her eyes empty.


    Manager Li was slightly stunned. His voice was filled with spirit energy as he continued, ¡°I announce that the Medicine Concocting Convention has officially begun.¡±


    With Ye Shu¡¯s performance just now, the participants no longer had their arrogance. They carefully carried out every step of the competition. The results of the Medicine Concocting Convention were better than usual.


    Manager Li couldn¡¯t help but sigh in his heart. The boss was indeed wise. It couldn¡¯t be more appropriate for Miss Ye to be the host.


    ¡ª¡ª


    On the other side, Ye Shu walked out of the square and heard a low and gentle voice behind her.


    ¡°Shu-er¡±


    When Ye Shu heard this voice, she frowned in annoyance and walked even faster. However, she heard the sound of clothes fluttering. In the blink of an eye, Yuan Chen appeared in front of her. His usually cold and distant eyes were filled with gentleness.


    She reflexively took two steps back and said calmly, ¡°What is the matter, Your Highness?¡±


    ¡°I saw the scars on your face.¡±


    Ye Shu was not surprised. After all, Yuan Chen was standing nearby and watching her fight with Ye Shuang, so it was not strange that he saw her.


    ¡°So?¡± She looked up at him, her tone calm.


    Yuan Chen looked down at her calm expression, his eyes filled with pity. ¡°You agreed to break off the engagement so decisively because your face was injured and you were afraid that you weren¡¯t worthy of me, right?¡±


    Ye Shu was speechless.


    Seeing that she did not say anything, Yuan Chen felt that she was tacitly agreeing to it. His ego as a man instantly exploded. He pressed down on the corner of his lips and said gently, ¡°You fool. You and I are childhood sweethearts. I¡¯ve admired you since we were young. Why would I despise your looks? There was a reason why we broke off the engagement previously. I wanted to explain it to you, but I couldn¡¯t find the opportunity.¡±


    ¡­ Was this man¡¯s brain kicked by a donkey?

 Chapter 38 - No Relationship

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    He continued, ¡°Shu-er, you can forgive me, right? Let¡¯s renew the engagement now and grow old together.¡±


    His voice was extremely doting as he focused on Ye Shu. The sun was shining brightly and he looked exceptionally handsome against the light. His gaze was so gentle that it could drown someone.


    Ye Shu was unmoved.She looked up quietly at the gentle and handsome man in front of him. If the Host heard this confession, she would probably be moved to tears.


    When she wasn¡¯t strong enough, he had been indifferent to her and had spoken ill of her. Now that he saw that she was proficient in alchemy, his attitude changed drastically.


    What a joke.


    Yuan Chen thought that she was shy, and a hint of joy flashed across his heart. He did not show it, but instead, he conjured up a jade box and handed it to her.


    ¡°This is the specially made Jasper Dew Ointment from the palace. It¡¯s an excellent medicine for healing wounds on the face. Shu-er, take it and use it. If it¡¯s not enough, feel free to ask me for it.¡±


    ¡°Shu-er¡­¡±


    Ye Shu calmly pushed back the Jasper Dew Ointment and said in a cold and distant voice, ¡°I think the Third Prince is mistaken. The two of us have nothing to do with each other. It¡¯s better to keep our distance.¡±


    Yuan Chen smiled helplessly and shook his head. ¡°Shu-er, don¡¯t throw a tantrum. I know your concerns. I won¡¯t despise you.¡±


    ¡°You despise me?¡± Ye Shu chuckled. ¡°Are you very powerful? What right do you have to despise me? I actually didn¡¯t know that the Third Prince didn¡¯t meticulously study cultivation and instead studied women¡¯s thoughts like the back of his hand.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve already made it clear when breaking off the engagement. I won¡¯t go back on my words.¡±


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you heard of the saying that a melon that is forcibly plucked won¡¯t be sweet?¡±


    Yuan Chen¡¯s face turned pale at Ye Shu¡¯s words. His expression turned ugly and his eyes darkened. ¡°Shu-er, don¡¯t mess around. I know you¡¯re worried that you¡¯re not good enough for me, that¡¯s why you said those words and pushed me away. But do you want to cut ties with me just like that?¡±


    Ye Shu¡¯s smile was faint and there was no expression in her eyes. ¡°Third Prince, don¡¯t you think too highly of yourself? I¡¯m someone who can refine 80% purity medicinal liquid. How can I be worse than someone like you who doesn¡¯t know how to refine medicine?¡±


    ¡°But I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ve misunderstood something.¡±


    She paused and looked up at Yuan Chen with a bright smile. Her smile was as bright as the sun, and she stood there proudly in a red dress. Yuan Chen couldn¡¯t help but be dazzled by her, and he stopped breathing.


    Ye Shu smiled and said slowly, ¡°It¡¯s not that I want to sever ties with you. It¡¯s just that the two of us have nothing to do with each other.¡±


    Yuan Chen snapped back to his senses, and his expression darkened. He glared at her and sneered. ¡°Why are you acting all high and mighty now? Have you forgotten how you used to pester me? Now that you¡¯ve made some progress in your medicine refinement, you¡¯re so proud?¡±


    She laughed elegantly. ¡°Just take it that I used to chase after a pig.¡±


    His face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot. With a cold glint surging in his eyes, he suddenly waved his sleeves and left!


    Ye Shu looked at his retreating figure and crossed her arms calmly. There was a faint smile in her eyes.


    Tsk.


    To think he couldn¡¯t hold it in.


    She took out the Earth Elixir Fruit that she had obtained from Manager Li. It was entirely golden in color and emitted a medicinal fragrance. After playing with it for a while, her lips curled up. In any case, it would be hers in the end. She would take it herself. It was no different from Manager Li handing it to her directly.


    Just as she was about to return home, he saw flames soaring into the sky from the Ye Residence. An earth-shattering sound rang out as the familiar dense Spiritual Energy shook!


    Ye Shu¡¯s gaze immediately turned cold. With a tap of her foot, she flew towards the Ye Residence!


    Ye Residence.


    Bang!


    The door was opened by a powerful spiritual strength. The manservant vigilantly looked at the middle-aged man who was walking towards them step by step. His entire body was surging with dense spiritual strength. He swept his eyes over everyone and coldly snorted. A pressure from the Golden Core realm enveloped him!


    The manservants and servants were sent flying by the strong force!


    Ye Qing heard the voice and walked over. He looked up in shock at the powerful man.


    ¡°Ye Ting?¡± He looked vigilantly at Ye Ting¡¯s aggressive appearance and waved his spiritual power defense in his palm. His tone was disdainful. ¡°What is a piece of trash like you doing here? Get lost!¡±


    Ye Ting looked at this man. He was the older brother who used to make things difficult for him every day. He didn¡¯t have a good expression on his face. His eyes were bloodshot and there was a bloody storm hidden in his scarlet eyes. ¡°Where did you hide Jiuniang?¡±


    ¡°Jiuniang?¡± Ye Qing frowned before realizing that it was Ye Ting¡¯s wife. His eyes were filled with contempt. ¡°How would I know where that woman is? Don¡¯t cause trouble here, or don¡¯t blame me for being rude to you!¡±


    Boom!


    Ye Ting raised his palm, and the spirit energy shook, sending him flying! He suppressed the murderous intent in his eyes, and the black clouds rolled over. A powerful pressure came over, pressing Ye Qing¡¯s head until it was filled with blood!


    ¡°Speak! Where did you hide Jiuniang!¡±


    He weakly fell to the ground. He looked up at Ye Ting in disbelief and said with difficulty, ¡°You¡­ you broke through to the Golden Core stage?¡±


    How was this possible? Weren¡¯t his spirit meridians blocked for ten years? How could he suddenly break through?

 Chapter 39 - Mrs. Ye Was Missing

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    At this moment, Ye Ting was on the verge of rage. He looked disdainfully at Ye Qing, who was lying on the ground in a sorry state. His eyes were cold, and the powerful pressure made him feel a chill. He quickly spoke.


    ¡°Ye Ting, don¡¯t go crazy. If you hurt me, Old Master Ye won¡¯t let you off!¡±


    Old Master Ye?


    When he heard this, he sneered. His red eyes were filled with anger and the spirit energy in his hands was filled with murderous intent. These people from the Ye Residence bullied and humiliated him.They didn¡¯t even let his wife and daughter off!


    Initially, he wanted to settle the matter peacefully, but these people were pushing their luck!


    The heavens had eyes. The medicinal liquid his daughter gave him allowed him to successfully unblock his spirit meridians and break through from the peak stage of the Foundation Building realm to the Golden Core realm. Right now, he was invincible in the Ye Residence! So what if he overturned the Ye Residence today?!


    ¡°Looks like you¡¯re unwilling to say it. Since that¡¯s the case, then there¡¯s no need for you to continue living!¡± Ye Ting sneered as his diaphragm madly devoured the spirit energy and explosively shot towards Ye Qing with a baleful aura!


    Ye Qing was so frightened that he rolled on the ground to avoid the attack. A huge crater suddenly appeared on the ground!


    ¡°Ye Ting, stop!¡±


    An old and hurried voice sounded. He turned his head and saw Old Master Ye hurriedly leading the family members over. Ye Qing quickly got up and hid behind Old Master Ye. He used his crutch to check Ye Qing¡¯s injuries and only heaved a sigh of relief when he found that he was fine.


    Ye Ting couldn¡¯t help but smirk sarcastically.


    Back when he encountered danger, Old Master Ye was never that nervous.


    Old Master Ye was stunned. Sensing the vigorous aura in the air, he suddenly jolted and looked at Ye Ting¡¯s transformation in bewilderment. ¡°You¡­ broke through to Golden Core?¡±


    As soon as he finished speaking, the people behind him were in an uproar. They looked at Ye Ting with respect and fear in their eyes. The Golden Core stage was an existence that everyone in the capital respected¡­


    Ye Ting snorted, his expression dark and his eyes not gloomy. ¡°So what if I did?¡±


    After a moment of silence, he frowned and sighed. ¡°Ye Ting, no matter what, he is still your big brother. How can you be so cruel as to hurt him?¡±


    ¡°Big Brother?¡± Ye Ting sneered, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world. ¡°When he bullied and humiliated me, did he ever treat me as his brother? I don¡¯t want to talk to you about this nonsense now. Old Master Ye, when do you plan to release her?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t have the patience. If you don¡¯t release Jiuniang, don¡¯t blame me for disregarding our past relationship!¡±


    His voice was filled with spiritual energy as it reverberated within the Ye Residence. His eyes suddenly turned into thunder as he smashed the spiritual energy in his hands towards the pavilions and pavilions of the Ye Residence! Boom! Instantly, the pavilions shattered and the Ye Residence became a mess!


    The disciples were sent flying by the shockwave and vomited blood non-stop. Some were injured and some were crippled. Old Master Ye was also knocked back two steps and almost lost his balance.


    ¡°Ye Ting, don¡¯t go too far!¡± Ye Qing held his chest and walked out with a pale face, his eyes filled with anger.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already said that our Ye Residence didn¡¯t kidnap your Jiuniang. It¡¯s the same no matter how many times you ask! Our Ye Residence is in a precarious situation right now. We¡¯re like a group of dragons without a leader. How can we care about your wife¡¯s life or death? Your daughter killed our family patriarch, and now you¡¯re here to wreak havoc in the Ye Residence. Isn¡¯t that enough?!¡±


    Ye Ting did not believe his words at all. A storm brewed in the depths of his eyes as he sneered, ¡°Your Ye Residence knows best what kind of life we¡¯ve been living in the Ye Family for the past ten years. There¡¯s no need to criticize me like this! Besides you guys, who else would make things difficult for us?¡±


    He flung something over and landed on Old Master Ye¡¯s hand. He looked down and his eyes narrowed slightly. ¡°This is¡­¡±


    ¡°Jiuniang went missing and this is the waist token that I picked up in her room. You refuse to admit it but isn¡¯t this the Ye residence¡¯s waist token?¡± Ye Ting¡¯s voice was deep as he suppressed the anger in his heart.


    Ye Qing instantly exploded. How could Ye Ting accuse them of doing something they had not committed? Was he crazy? He angrily stepped forward and was about to reason with him when a voice came from behind.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t from the Ye family,¡± Old Master Ye said slowly.


    Ye Ting paused and his expression turned ugly. He asked coldly, ¡°It seems like Old Master Ye is determined not to let Jiuniang go.¡± As he spoke, the pressure from the Golden Core stage enveloped him. The Ye Residence was swept up by the gale as if it was about to be blown over.


    ¡°Ye Ting, calm down and take a look. Is there a sword carved on this waist token?¡±


    He took it and saw that it was indeed the case. His gaze immediately became bone-chilling.


    The Lingyun Sect!


    As one of the ten great sects, how could the Lingyun Sect be related to Jiuniang? Why did they kidnap her?


    Ye Ting held onto the waist token tightly and glanced at the people from the Ye Residence. After knowing that it was indeed unrelated to them, he started to walk away. At this moment, a clear voice rang out from afar, ¡°Father!¡±


    He raised his head and saw Ye Shu flying in front of him. Ye Ting¡¯s originally cold face instantly melted and became gentler. ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    Ye Shu didn¡¯t say anything.. She guarded Ye Ting behind her and stared coldly at Old Master Ye, her imposing aura enveloping her!

 Chapter 40 - Obtaining the Legacy

    Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios


    ¡°It¡¯s you again.¡± Spiritual energy surged in Ye Shu¡¯s hands. Her red dress fluttered wantonly as he stared at Old Master Ye and said coldly.


    Ye Ting was slightly stunned, but he didn¡¯t understand. ¡°Shu-er, what are you talking about?¡±


    Everyone was also confused. Looking at Ye Shu¡¯s abnormal behavior, Ye Qing frowned and scolded, ¡°Ye Shu, what nonsense are you talking about? Who allowed you to shout at grandpa?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, how rude!¡±


    Ye Shu laughed coldly. Her eyes were filled with coldness. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you guys to be so blind that you can¡¯t even recognize your own grandfather. When did Old Master Ye become so weak? Are you done pretending?¡±


    They immediately reacted and looked at Old Master Ye in unison. They saw that he was indeed abnormally weak. Even his skin was much rougher and duller than before. His turbid eyes were extremely strange but he suddenly started laughing weirdly.


    The laughter immediately echoed in the Ye Residence. A cold wind blew, causing everyone¡¯s skin to hurt. Suddenly, his brown coat turned into a long black robe that wrapped around his skinny body. Only his strange and turbid eyes were revealed as he stared straight at Ye Shu.


    ¡°Not bad, young lady. You actually recognized me¡­ I told you, we will continue to meet.¡±


    His tone was very familiar. It was as if he had met someone he had not seen for a long time and was reminiscing about the past. It was likely that the look in his eyes did not come with good intentions. There were no ripples in Ye Shu¡¯s eyes. Spiritual Energy surged in her palm and she was ready to attack at any time.


    Ye Qing reacted and shouted at the old man, ¡°Who are you? Why did you impersonate Old Master Ye? Where did you hide him?¡±


    The old man laughed weirdly and did not even look at him. He only stared straight at Ye Shu, his eyes full of desire. ¡°Where did your old master go? That¡¯s not important. What¡¯s important is that I want to catch up with this lady.¡±


    Ye Ting felt that something was wrong. He quickly stepped in front of Ye Shu and cautiously looked at the old man. The more he looked, the more he felt that something was wrong. He frowned and asked, ¡°Shu-er, do you know him?¡±


    She smiled and shook her head. ¡°No.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re not familiar with him¡­ then you¡¯re an enemy!¡± Ye Ting sneered. Like a tidal wave, his spiritual power surged violently towards the old man! However, as the wind and clouds changed, the old man¡¯s figure had already disappeared without a trace. A hoarse laughter echoed in the air, extremely sharp and ear-piercing.


    How was that possible?


    Everyone was in an uproar. Ye Ting was a Golden Core Realm expert, yet that old man had actually directly avoided his attack?


    Ye Ting looked at the empty surroundings and was a little surprised. When he turned around again, he panicked and realized that Ye Shu had disappeared!


    ¡ª¡ª


    Ye Shu felt as though the world was turning upside down. When she opened her eyes, her surroundings were pitch-black and she could not even see her own fingers. The evil aura inside was overwhelming and when it touched her skin, it felt as though a knife was cutting it. The old man¡¯s strange laughter echoed in her ears.


    ¡°The bloodline of a goddess, the bloodline of a goddess that is hard to come by even in a million years! Hahaha! The heavens are helping me, Yao Chenzi! After you train in this Demon Sealing Tower for 49 days until your marrow melts, this bloodline will be mine!¡±


    ¡°This Demon Sealing Pagoda is extraordinary. Cultivators are like ants that have their bones corroded inside. It¡¯s so painful that they wish they were dead! Enjoy it!¡±


    That crazy and excited laughter was particularly ear-piercing. Ye Shu could not help but frown. The evil aura kept tearing at her skin like demonic claws. There was a slight pain.


    However, for some unknown reason, it was not as painful as the old man had said. Instead, the bloodline in her body slowly opened up and greedily absorbed this Spiritual Qi. In an instant, the weather changed!


    Suddenly, she heard a gentle voice. ¡°Inheritance¡ªArt of Fire Luan!¡±


    Bloodlust Pavilion.


    ¡°My Lord, this is the information we gathered from the Higher Domain.¡± A man dressed in black flew over and handed over the Communication Conch. He lowered his head and looked extremely respectful.


    The man in green was currently closing his eyes and taking a nap. He leaned against the chair and knocked on it from time to time. His left hand played with a jade pendant, and his bewitching face was wearing half a mask.


    If Ye Shu were to see this, she would definitely be astonished. Wasn¡¯t this Bai Chen? Furthermore, he looked extremely similar to the man he saved last time!


    ¡°Yeah, you keep it.¡±


    His clear voice was especially pleasant to the ears. After a while, he suddenly looked up. His eyes were captivating, and there was a faint smile on his devilishly handsome face.


    His eyes were filled with disdain, and the oppressive aura of a person in a superior position arose spontaneously, causing the man in black to hold his breath, not daring to speak.


    ¡°How¡¯s the Ye Family?¡±


    The man went forward and put down the Communication Conch. After hesitating for a moment, he was about to speak when a loud voice came from afar. ¡°My Lord! My Lord! The Ye family, the Ye family¡¯s young lady is in trouble!¡±


    Bang!


    Bai Chen¡¯s eyes were as cold as a storm of blood.. An oppressive aura enveloped him and the jade pendant he was playing with suddenly turned into dust!