Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 728 - 0729 Rely on the mountain! (Third update)

Chapter 728: 0729 Rely on the mountain! (Third update)

Ji Chuan, Mu Canshou, and Shi Qingchen would not make their moves, at least for now; within the walls of Yun Shang Palace, they wouldn’t engage in a fierce battle with Ye Qiu.

All three heaven’s favorites chose to endure in silence, some believing this to be the calm before the storm.

In full view of everyone, Ye Qiu had utterly humiliated the three ancient clan prodigies, offending them deeply, and many felt that this day would be the last of Ye Qiu’s freedom.

"This guy won’t be arrogant for much longer," Tang Ze said indifferently, watching Ye Qiu make the three ancient clan prodigies hesitant to rashly make a move. While he felt envy in his heart, he also eagerly hoped that the three ancient clans would continue to take action and teach Ye Qiu a harsh lesson.

"He only dares to show off here. Once he leaves Yun Shang Palace, he will face the fury of the three great ancient clans, not to mention he carries an Emperor Level opportunity on him. I believe many ancient clans are already aware of his arrival," Tang Hao said.

Tang Surou listened as several people discussed Ye Qiu and couldn’t help but glance at the three of them. Tang Ze and the others stopped their discussion, fully aware that this miss of the Tang clan had an unusual relationship with Ye Qiu. Perhaps it was because of this that they wished all the more for Ye Qiu’s downfall.

The party began to liven up, with the celestial talents from various ancient clans making their appearance and clustering together, everywhere except for where Ye Qiu and Jin Shanshun sat, which looked quite deserted.

The three great ancient clans were, after all, the three great ancient clans, and even if Ye Qiu had humbled Ji Chuan and the others, the power of these clans in the ancient lands couldn’t be overlooked.

Numerous young members of the ancient clans gathered around Ji Chuan, Mu Canshou, and Shi Qingchen, seeking their favor and speaking words of flattery.

There were even many who offered to take action on their behalf, suggesting to unite forces to capture Ye Qiu once he left Yun Shang Palace.

As the most dazzling celestial talents, Ji Lingchen and Mu Cannan were not present, which made the party seem somewhat less splendid, although Ji Chuan and his peers became the center of attention.

After taking medicinal pills, Ji Shan’s facial swelling had greatly subsided. Standing by his elder brother Ji Chuan’s side, with Bu Ling accompanying him, he looked at Ye Qiu and Jin Shanshun sitting together, with no one else approaching to converse with them, and Ji Shan revealed a cold smile: "Do they really think they are members of the ancient clans? How naive. Even if you, personally, are stronger than me, what of it? Behind me stands the entire Ji Clan, while you two, one is but a scion of a lesser-known ancient clan and the other a martial artist from the mundane world, both mere ants compared to my Ji Clan. Even combined, you are not worthy of our clan’s attention."

Unable to defeat Ye Qiu and drive away Jin Shanshun, at that moment, Ji Shan overtly held Bu Ling’s hand with deliberate lewdness under Jin Shanshun’s watchful eyes.

"You still can’t let go?" Ye Qiu, who had noticed this scene for a while, asked.

Jin Shanshun chuckled: "I let go completely on that day. It’s just that seeing that guy so smug irks me a bit."

Ye Qiu patted Jin Shanshun’s shoulder, saying, "Why worry about one flower when there’s a spring full of blossoms everywhere? Since you’ve already moved on, that puts me at ease. I’m still counting on you to help me turn this ancient land upside down with me!"

Jin Shanshun’s eyes flashed as he nodded emphatically: "I will stand above all the ancient clans, looking down on everyone!"

"That’s more like a brother of Ye Qiu!"

Just when the evening party was about to end, Yun Shang Palace made an announcement stating that Ye Qiu was a benefactor of Yun Shang Palace. All the major ancient clans were advised not to harbor ill intentions or go after Ye Qiu, as doing so would mean declaring war on Yun Shang Palace.

When this news came out, it immediately caused quite a stir among the attendees. How did Ye Qiu become a benefactor of Yun Shang Palace?

Moreover, Yun Shang Palace chose to make this announcement in front of the entire younger generation of the ancient clans.

This move by Yun Shang Palace was not a mere notice to these young geniuses; it was intended to have them convey the message to their respective ancient clans behind them.

That evening, after Ye Qiu left the Yun Shang Palace, the ancient clans that had been preparing to attack him abruptly halted their actions.

"No wonder he dared to show up, turns out he found a big backer like the Yun Shang Palace," a powerful martial artist from a mid-tier ancient clan sighed, the news that had just come forced him to stand down; after all, the strength of the Yun Shang Palace was no less than the three great ancient clans. Attacking Ye Qiu at this time would be like walking into the line of fire.

Ji Chuan and Ji Shan could hardly contain their hatred. They had held back, waiting to take revenge on Ye Qiu after the evening’s festivities, but the announcement from Yun Shang Palace caught them by surprise.

"Let’s go back to our clan. I don’t believe Yun Shang Palace can protect him forever," Ji Chuan said coldly.

He was beginning to understand why that male manager from Yun Shang Palace had only punished Ye Qiu with a hundred fourth-grade Crystal Stones; it probably was just a show for him, as they would never actually punish Ye Qiu.

Ji Chuan and Ji Shan hurried back to the Ji clan, and a similar scene unfolded with Shi Qingchen and Mu Canshou as well.

Mu Canshou despised Ye Qiu to death, but the actions of Yun Shang Palace were unexpected, forcing him to return to the Mu clan to report and decide how to deal with Ye Qiu.

Before leaving, Tang Surou took a deep look at Ye Qiu, finally understanding the reason behind Ye Qiu’s unbridled behavior that night; he had the Yun Shang Palace as a backer. Since Tang Ze and the others were present, she didn’t say much to Ye Qiu and turned to leave. Jin Shanshun teased him endlessly beside Ye Qiu’s ear, "Brother Ye, the Tang clan’s young miss must have taken a liking to you, just look at her reluctant gaze as she left."

Ye Qiu rolled his eyes. When did Jin Shanshun start gossiping, even teasing him? Clearing his throat, he spoke seriously, "Stop joking around. Now that I’ve stepped out in front of all the ancient clans, although we have Yun Shang Palace on our side, the various ancient clans won’t give up so easily."

"What should we do?"

"Let’s just watch and wait for now. I want to see which clan will be the first to jump out," Ye Qiu said.

Just as Ye Qiu and Jin Shanshun arrived at the courtyard promised to Ye Qiu by Yun Shang Palace, meetings were being called among the various ancient clans.

Almost all were discussing the announcement made by Yun Shang Palace.

Ye Qiu, who carried the legacy of an Emperor-Level power, had become a benefactor to Yun Shang Palace, and their intervention was akin to a veiled warning to the major ancient clans not to touch Ye Qiu, or else they would be making an enemy of Yun Shang Palace.

"What did Ye Qiu do to make Yun Shang Palace protect him?"

"Yes, Yun Shang Palace usually doesn’t interfere in the mundane affairs of the ancient lands. This time, for this young man, they’ve broken with many years of tradition. It’s really baffling!"

All the major ancient clans were pondering. However, most chose to wait and see how the strongest three great ancient clans would react since Ye Qiu had severely embarrassed them at the evening event.

Would the three great ancient clans really ignore Yun Shang Palace’s declaration and take action against Ye Qiu?

This was a weathervane for the other ancient clans, very important. If even the three great ancient clans chose not to trouble Ye Qiu, the rest naturally wouldn’t do so either, as offending Yun Shang Palace was not a wise choice.

That night, in the courtyard where the two resided, there were no disturbances, not a single attack!

This was a good thing for Ye Qiu, but he didn’t let his guard down, as he knew that there were many more dangers lurking around him.