Chapter 24: Misunderstandings Between Leng Yanshuang and Her Companion; Ye Bufan’s Rise? The Li Family Visits the Su Family!

"The Patriarch (Sir) is truly clean and efficient."

Li Zhan and Mo Jie thought to themselves, his strikes were simply too fierce!

Mo Jie was even more shocked; in this state, the Sir did not look like someone about to enter his twilight years at all.

Li Xuan watched Li Zhan and Mo Jie depart and took a sip of his Enlightenment Tea. He hoped that the grand drama he had personally orchestrated would be to that person's liking. After all, they were old acquaintances.

As for Ye Bufan, he was merely a side note this time.

However, since he had nothing better to do, Li Xuan decided to pay a visit to the Su family—they were Su Wan's kin, after all.

Li Xuan smiled. He wanted to see how the Su family, and their patriarch in particular, would face him.

On the other side, Mo Jie walked out of the great hall and soon reached Mo Yao and Leng Yanshuang. He said indifferently, "Let us go. I will escort you to the Xiyue Sacred Ground."

Mo Yao’s expression shifted, and she became even more certain of her theory: Li Xuan was trying to atone for his sins to Brother Bufan! Otherwise, why would the Patriarch personally escort them?

Leng Yanshuang felt otherwise. She frowned, not believing that Li Xuan would let them off so easily. One must not forget that they were all connected to Ye Bufan—the man who had snatched Li Xuan’s bride in full view of the public. What man could accept such humiliation?

Yet, not long after, when Leng Yanshuang and Mo Yao appeared before the Xiyue Sacred Ground, Leng Yanshuang finally regained her composure. She had truly escaped—she had left behind Li Xuan, that cold-blooded demon, and arrived at the Xiyue Sacred Ground.

Looking at the magnificent, heaven-defying beauty of the Xiyue Sacred Ground, filled with the essence of spiritual energy, Leng Yanshuang suddenly recalled that the Xiyue Sacred Ground was backed by a Great Emperor!

The Great Emperor who had suppressed the world for ten thousand years had a deep connection with the Xiyue Sacred Ground! It was said that the first Holy Master of the Xiyue Sacred Ground was the brother of the current Great Emperor.

Now that Ye Bufan had become a disciple of the Xiyue Holy Master, how could Li Xuan and the Li family dare to move against Ye Bufan’s people? And she and Mo Yao were exactly that—one was Ye Bufan’s master, the other his dao companion!

Li Xuan and the Li family would not dare touch them!

Standing before the Xiyue Sacred Ground, Mo Jie frowned. The place was indeed prosperous; he could sense auras within that were no weaker than his own, and outside, luxurious carriages and horses flew by incessantly. However, his brow soon smoothed. No matter how powerful the Xiyue Sacred Ground was, it could not resist a Great Emperor.

Mo Jie stroked his beard, observing that the Xiyue Sacred Ground was already on the path to self-destruction.

"You may enter."

Mo Jie’s gaze was profound as he looked at Leng Yanshuang and his granddaughter. He offered no comment on Leng Yanshuang. As for his granddaughter, he had already given up on her; if the worst came to the worst, he would just have his son father another, even if Mo Yao possessed a unique constitution.

Leng Yanshuang bowed, and together with Mo Yao, they walked toward the Xiyue Sacred Ground.

***

Within the Xiyue Sacred Ground, at a holy pool, milky-white spiritual liquid transformed into mist, shrouding Ye Bufan’s figure. After being struck down, his body and innate dao talents had been ruined; this holy pool was intended to mend his gifts.

It was also meant to elevate Ye Bufan’s cultivation. This was all arranged by the Xiyue Holy Master, Chen Qing. Su Wan was also there; possessing a unique "Purple Qi Constitution," she too had been reduced to a wastrel after those two blades severed her talents.

Chen Qing’s plan was simple: raise Ye Bufan’s strength so he could enter the abyss below and retrieve that supreme treasure. Thinking of it, Chen Qing felt a sense of longing. That treasure was the weapon of the first Holy Master—a Quasi-Emperor weapon!

For some reason, it had fallen into the depths of the abyss. The abyss was mysterious, filled with countless powerful demonic creatures, but the more dangerous element was the demonic mist deep within. No matter how high one’s cultivation, it was impossible to see through it. Chen Qing had discovered in old records that it might be possible to pierce through it with a pair of "Heavy Pupils."

Thus, Chen Qing had found Ye Bufan. Fortunately, Ye Bufan had survived. Thinking of the Li family and Li Xuan, a flash of murderous intent crossed Chen Qing’s eyes.

Just then, a long howl erupted from the depths of the spirit pool, accompanied by a sound like a dragon’s roar. Chen Qing looked up, his eyes flashing with surprise. In the sky, a golden light swirled around Ye Bufan, resembling a dragon, before merging into his body.

Figures appeared all over the Xiyue Sacred Ground.

"Is this... the Dragon-Roar Constitution?"

"Hiss, isn't that the cripple Ye Bufan brought in by the Holy Master? How did he suddenly reach the Yuan Ying stage? And he awakened the Dragon-Roar Constitution!"

Leng Yanshuang and Mo Yao also saw Ye Bufan. Mo Yao gasped, "That’s Brother Bufan! He’s reached the Yuan Ying stage? And he awakened a constitution?"

Leng Yanshuang was even more shocked. Having already seen her mother, she looked at Ye Bufan’s figure now and felt a flicker of complex emotions.

*Whoosh.*

Ye Bufan opened his eyes abruptly, a trace of joy on his face. He had been injured, his natural dao talents severed, yet he had unexpectedly turned a misfortune into a blessing—not only awakening the Dragon-Roar Constitution but also directly becoming a Yuan Ying cultivator!

Ye Bufan descended and appeared before Chen Qing. He bowed respectfully, "Master, I have fully recovered, and I have even ascended to a higher level."

Su Wan stood beside Chen Qing. She, too, had recovered, and her cultivation had risen. Her aura was boiling with killing intent; she wanted to wipe out the Li family immediately, but Chen Qing pressed a hand on her shoulder.

Chen Qing inspected Ye Bufan and nodded with satisfaction. "Excellent, very good. I shall pass on a new Dao technique to you. I have a task that requires your attention."

Ye Bufan knelt immediately and declared loudly, "Your command is my duty, Master. The disciple will complete it perfectly!"

Chen Qing nodded, and Su Wan knelt as well. "Master..."

Chen Qing interrupted her. "Do not worry. Your vendettas are trivial matters. Uncle-Master Yang has already taken action. He is a half-step Quasi-Saint; surely he can eradicate the Li family and that Li Xuan?"

"The Li family and Li Xuan are merely pebbles on your path of cultivation. I shall let you crush them with your own hands."

"I have already instructed Uncle-Master Yang to show restraint and leave the Li family and Li Xuan for you, so you may personally sever this karma."

Instantly, Ye Bufan and Su Wan’s eyes were filled with murderous intent. Li Xuan was their shame! Ye Bufan would never forget the humiliation at the Li family, nor how Li Xuan had dared to slaughter his brothers at the Tailong Sect.

Su Wan’s eyes were even colder. Her father and family were dead! She had to kill Li Xuan to appease her father’s spirit in heaven.

"Go down and prepare. I have organized an apprenticeship ceremony for you," Chen Qing paused, observing their expressions. "Very well. At that time, I shall declare the will of the Xiyue Sacred Ground in front of all our guests, ensuring not a single member of the Li family escapes!"

Chen Qing’s expression was icy; this was not just for Ye Bufan and Su Wan, but for the insult Li Xuan had dared to heap upon her!

Ye Bufan and Su Wan were overjoyed. "Thank you, Master!"

Su Wan then asked with concern, "Master, I still have family members left. Will Li Xuan target them again?"

Chen Qing smiled, a cold smile. "No. He will not have the opportunity. Furthermore, I have already sent people to bring your family to attend the grand event."

Su Wan nodded.

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In the small city, the Su family estate.

The Su family patriarch and the elders had already come out of seclusion. They knew what had happened, yet they felt no fear. The Patriarch sat in the main seat, looking relaxed; his cultivation had not broken through to the He Dao stage, remaining at the ninth level of Hua Dao.

In the courtyard, there were not only members of the Su family but also guests.

"Patriarch! The Li family dared to kill our people! We must annihilate them! Let them pay in blood!"

"Indeed, Patriarch! The Li family is too arrogant! We must destroy them to serve as a warning!"

The remaining Su family members clamored.

A guest who had arrived spoke up. "Patriarch, if you require assistance, we are ready to strike."

"Indeed, we are merely adding icing to the cake. Miss Su is now a disciple of the Xiyue Holy Master; there is no need for you to act personally. I expect that soon, Li Xuan and the rest of the Li family will be kneeling before you to beg for mercy!"

Everyone in the courtyard laughed. They had come to curry favor with the Su family! They wondered if they could join the fray to show their loyalty.

A smile appeared on the Su Patriarch’s face as well. They had the backing to be confident, for the Su family now had a peak He Dao expert guarding them!

Just then, a figure entered to report, "Patriarch, the Li family is here!"

The Patriarch was stunned. Someone remarked, "The Li family must be here to beg for mercy!"

The gates of the Su estate were kicked open. Li Xuan walked in, followed by members of the Li family, and the gates slammed shut behind them.

Before the Su Patriarch could speak, a Su family member stepped out. "Li family! Li Xuan! You dare kill our people! You are courting death! Kneel immediately!"

The Su Patriarch’s gaze landed on Li Xuan, his eyes gloomy. "Li Xuan! Have you come to beg for mercy?"

Li Xuan glanced at the Su family member who had spoken. He raised his hand and pressed down. *Splat.* The man instantly collapsed, his body flattened against the ground into a bloody, unrecognizable pulp.

Only then did Li Xuan look at Su Cheng. "Beg for mercy?"